Arsenal to face Liverpool in Premier League match on Saturday

January 7, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Arsenal to face Liverpool in Premier League match on Saturday

Arsenal Host Liverpool in English Premier League Match

Arsenal, currently leading the English Premier League table, will host defending champions Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Thursday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT.

The Gunners are seeking their first league title since 2003, while Liverpool is looking to bounce back from a season that has seen them struggle with consistency. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s team has been impressive, with only one defeat in 21 matches to begin the season. They have stormed to top spot and appear to have cracked the code, with a free-scoring attack and miserly defense.

Liverpool, on the other hand, won their opening five league matches but have since lost four consecutive Premier League games. The team’s manager, Arne Slot, has acknowledged that consistency is an issue, despite having a talented squad. Slot believes his side still have a lot to play for in the league and are looking forward to the match against Arsenal.

The two teams last met on August 31 at Anfield, with Liverpool winning 1-0. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal of the game with an explosive free-kick. The sides drew 2-2 in their previous Premier League match at Emirates Stadium last season, with Liverpool coming from behind twice to secure a draw.

The match is expected to be a close and competitive one, with glory on offer for Arsenal but pride heavily at stake for Liverpool.

Source: Al Jazeera