Arsenal v Liverpool: match preview

Arsenal can take a significant step towards qualifying for the Champions League and simultaneously dampen Liverpool’s hopes with a victory on Saturday. Arsène Wenger and Olivier Giroud’s manager and player of the month awards for March are testament to how strong the Gunners have been. Liverpool will miss the experience of Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel but Brendan Rodgers will know his side still have the quality to secure a vital win. Graham Searles

Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm

Venue Emirates Stadium

Last season Arsenal 2 Liverpool 0

Live BT Sport 1

Referee A Taylor

This season G22, Y90, R4, 4.45 cards per game

Odds H 5-6 A 7-2 D 11-4

Arsenal v Liverpool: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Arsenal

Subs from Szczesny, Martínez, Gibbs, Chambers, Gabriel, Flamini, Wilshere, Rosicky, Gnabry, Walcott, Akpom, Welbeck, Diaby

Doubtful Welbeck (knee)

Injured Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring, 11 Apr)

Suspended None

Form WWWWWW

Discipline Y61 R2

Leading scorers Giroud, Sánchez 13

Liverpool

Subs from Lucas, Balotelli, Lallana, Johnson, Manquillo, Lambert, Borini, Touré, Ward, Williams, Flanagan

Doubtful Lallana (groin), Lovren (abdominal), Sturridge (hip)

Injured Ibe (knee, 11 Apr), José Enrique (knee, unknown), Jones (thigh, unknown)

Suspended Gerrard (first of three), Skrtel (first of three)

Form WWWWWL

Discipline Y55 R2

Leading scorers Gerrard, Sterling 6