Kick-off: Sunday 1 Sep 2025 at 17:30 CEST (16:30 BST)

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool

Competition: Premier League, Matchday 3

Form & context

Both clubs have begun the season with two wins. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are disciplined in possession and dangerous on the counter; Arne Slot’s Liverpool rely on quick transitions and wide overloads. An early season clash that could shape the title race.

Injuries & yellow cards

• Liverpool injuries: Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konaté suffered cramps last time out but are expected to play【429609009283439†L56-L67】. Jeremie Frimpong remains doubtful with a hamstring problem【429609009283439†L101-L123】.
• Yellow cards: Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Milos Kerkez each have one booking so far【913891216553976†L684-L712】. Another caution would mean a one-game suspension.
• Arsenal injuries: Declan Rice is fit; Bukayo Saka (ankle) and Gabriel Jesus (knee) are doubts.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool (4–3–3): Alisson; Alexander‑Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Isak, Ekitike.

Arsenal (4–3–3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Ødegaard, Havertz; Martinelli, Nketiah, Saka.

Tactical preview

Arsenal’s fluid midfield rotation and wide overloads will test Liverpool’s full‑backs. Liverpool must control central areas through Mac Allister and Gravenberch while pressing Ødegaard to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm. Expect quick transitions with Isak attacking the space behind.

Key numbers

• Head‑to‑head: Arsenal have not won a league game at Anfield since 2012.
• Prediction model: Liverpool win 48 %, draw 28 %, Arsenal win 24 %.

Score prediction

Anfield advantage and attacking depth should see Liverpool edge a close contest.

Prediction: Liverpool 2 – 1 Arsenal.