Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool is the headline fixture as Premier League football makes a welcome return this weekend following the international break.
It has not been a stellar League campaign for either Arsenal (ninth) or Liverpool (seventh), and both Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp badly need points to boost their European hopes for next season.
A defeat would leave the Gunners in danger of slipping into the bottom half of the table, while anything less than a win for Liverpool means they would likely have to win the Champions League this year to play in it next season.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Liverpool is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight - Saturday, April 3, 2021.
The match will be held behind closed doors at Emirates Stadium.
How to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool
TV channel: The match will be televised live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels, with coverage beginning at 7:45pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or Sky Go app.
Arsenal vs Liverpool team news
Emile Smith Rowe is a doubt with a hip injury, while Bukayo Saka is also 50/50 due to a thigh problem - though Willian is set to return from a calf strain. David Luiz is out with a knee issue.
As for Liverpool, captain Jordan Henderson (groin), Joel Matip (ankle), Joe Gomez (knee) and Virgil van Dijk (knee) are sidelined, but Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino should be fit.
Arsenal predicted XI:Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Pepe, Odegaard, Aubameyang; Lacazette
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Kabak, Phillips, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Wijnaldum; Mane, Salah, Firmino
Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction
Klopp’s men are far from their best this season, but still boast a wealth of talent - particularly in attack. If Liverpool’s front three are on form, it will take a lot for a brittle Arsenal defence to keep them out - but the Gunners have some form for big wins.
2-1 Liverpool win.
Arsenal vs Liverpool head to head
Arsenal wins: 16
Draws: 19
Liverpool wins: 22
Last meeting: Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal (28/09/2020)
Arsenal vs Liverpool odds and betting tips
Arsenal win: 2/1
Draw: 11/4
Liverpool win: 6/4
Liverpool to win 2-1: Between 9/1 and 10/1
Odds via Betfair Exchange (subject to change). Click here to find out more.
