Both teams showcased their title credentials in midweek. Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest, while Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool delivered a dominant performance in a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea.
Despite facing some challenges against Forest's compact defense, Arsenal capitalized on defensive errors to secure the win, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka sealing the deal.
Liverpool, on the other hand, continued their impressive form, with Conor Bradley shining with his first senior goal and assists for Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota. Despite a consolation goal from Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea struggled to match Liverpool's intensity throughout the game.
Arsenal briefly climbed to second place in the table after their victory, but they now sit in third behind Manchester City. With six wins from their last seven home matches, Arsenal will be looking for revenge after their FA Cup loss to Liverpool.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are riding an unbeaten streak of 11 games in all competitions and will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table. Klopp's side secured a 2-0 win at the Emirates in the FA Cup recently, but Arsenal managed to hold them to a 1-1 draw in their last Premier League encounter.
With both teams in top form, Sunday's match promises to be an enthralling contest as Arsenal seek to dent Liverpool's title aspirations and continue their own pursuit of the Premier League crown.
INJURIES & SUSPENSION
Before Arsenal's victory at the City Ground, Thomas Partey returned to full training after a three-month absence due to a thigh injury. However, he didn't feature in the win over Forest and has unfortunately suffered a fresh setback, ruling him out for the upcoming weekend.Fabio Vieira and Jurrien Timber are still in the recovery phase from groin and ACL injuries respectively, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently participating in the Asian Cup with Japan. Mohamed Elneny is set to return to domestic duty after Egypt's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Striker Gabriel Jesus has been managing a lingering knee concern, but he's expected to be fit for the match against Liverpool. Manager Arteta faces a midfield selection dilemma, with Emile Smith Rowe, Kai Havertz, and Jorginho competing for a starting spot.
On the other hand, Liverpool's right-back situation poses a challenge for Jurgen Klopp, as Conor Bradley impressed in the midweek game. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold's experience and freshness may see him return to the starting lineup, potentially leaving Bradley on the bench.
Several players, including Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, and Joel Matip, are ruled out due to various injuries, but there's optimism regarding the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister. However, Darwin Nunez is a doubt after sustaining a foot injury midweek, potentially opening the door for Cody Gakpo's return to the starting XI.
Klopp also needs to decide between Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez for the left-back position, while the midfield and attacking trident are expected to remain unchanged for the clash at the Emirates.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Arsenal possible starting lineup:Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Jota, Gakpo, Diaz
EXPERT PREDICTION
Arsenal 1-3 Liverpool
Arsenal now faces Liverpool, a team that has scored in each of their last 16 Premier League games against them. With Liverpool motivated by Virgil van Dijk's assertion that Klopp's departure will give them an "extra boost," Arsenal's hopes for Premier League glory could take another hit.
