Arsenal to win – Home favourites
Declan Rice to score or assist – Good form, seven goal contributions this season.
Over 2.5 goals – strong trend
Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium in a blockbuster clash to close out gameweek 21 of the English Premier League. The hosts are in fine form, creating a six-point gap at the top of the table and winning their last five league matches.
No team can better Arsenal’s 14 goals conceded, whilst only Man City can better their 40 goals scored after 20 matches.
A brace from Declan Rice saw Arsenal squeeze past Bournemouth last time out, as Mikel Arteta’s side extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions.
The visitors suffered 97th-minute heartbreak last time out, when Fulham’s Harrison Reed scored a screamer to earn a 2-2 draw.
Liverpool currently sit in fourth, eight points behind Man City and Aston Villa heading into the Thursday, January 8 match.
Arne Slot’s Reds have picked up only four away wins in ten, whilst having a -1 goal difference away from Anfield.
Liverpool are likely to be without a recognised striker, with Hugo Ekitike expected to miss out for at least another week.
What are the best bets for Arsenal vs Liverpool?
Arsenal to win
Six points clear at the top, they have won their last five league matches.
Declan Rice to score or assist
Seven goal contributions this season, as well as nine big chances created and 32 chances created.
Over 2.5 goals
Has landed in all of Arsenal’s last three, and three of Liverpool’s last four.
Where can I watch Arsenal vs Liverpool?
You can watch Arsenal vs Liverpool live on Peacock at 3:00pm ET in the United States, while UK viewers can tune in on Sky Sports at 8:00pm GMT.
| Region | TV Channel | Kick-off time |
|---|---|---|
| US | Peacock | 3:00pm ET |
| UK | Sky Sports | 8:00pm BST |
What is Arsenal’s current form?
W-D-W-W-W
What is Liverpool’s current form?
W-W-W-D-D
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Arsenal and Liverpool?
31/8/2025 – Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
11/5/2025 – Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
27/10/2024 – Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
4/2/2024 – Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
7/1/2024 – Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool (FA Cup)
What is Arsenal’s predicted team?
Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Injured – Mosquera, Calafiori, Dowman
Doubts – None
What is Liverpool’s predicted team?
Allison – Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Jones, Wirtz, Szoboszlai – Gakpo
Injured – Isak, Leoni, Endo, Bajetic
Doubts – Ekitike
Unavailable – Salah
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