Liverpool and Arsenal collide today in an early season battle of title rivals in the Premier League.
Both clubs sat at the table’s summit after two matches heading into the weekend, before Chelsea’s win over Fulham, with Tottenham the only other team yet to drop points.
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After putting four past Bournemouth on opening night, Liverpool left it very late to preserve their unbeaten start on Monday, downing Newcastle by way of a 100th-minute winner from teenage Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.
Defensive frailities remain for the Reds, though. While they have hit seven goals in their first two fixtures, they have conceded four, and have been criticised for their vulnerability on the counter-attack.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are yet to concede this season and have been similarly free-scoring. They battered newly-promoted Leeds 5-0 in their first home match of the season on Sunday after edging past Manchester United the week before.
After another summer of heavy investment, Mikel Arteta is under pressure to finally deliver some silverware to the Emirates this season, and has started well towards that end. But can he continue his momentum on Merseyside?
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off today on Sunday August 31, 2025.
The match will take place at Anfield in Liverpool.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage will begin at 4pm BST.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app, as well as Now TV.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Liverpool vs Arsenal team news
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Bradley, Ngumoha
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Madueke, Martinelli; Gyokeres
Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Eze, Nwaneri, Dowman, Trossard, Harriman-Annous
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction
This match will provide fans and pundits a fascinating early insight into the Premier League title race.
Arteta’s Arsenal look a more complete side than ever following some astute summer recruitment, but the same is of course true of Slot’s Liverpool.
Whatever way you cut it, there is a very good chance that these two sides finish the season sitting first and second respectively again.
Both have already exhibited well-oiled attacks, meaning the result could well be decided by the top-performing defence, and Liverpool’s has already proven shaky.
They are particularly vulnerable on the counter-attack, meaning Arsenal’s pace up top could pose a big problem.
Arsenal to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
These sides last met at the tail end of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Arsenal visited Anfield, and came away with a 2-2 draw after second-half goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino cancelled out Liverpool’s early lead.
Liverpool wins: 89
Arsenal wins: 81
Draws: 65
Liverpool vs Arsenal match odds
Liverpool to win: 13/10
Arsenal to win: 21/10
Draw: 12/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
