Arsenal vs Liverpool Predicted line-ups and latest news - October 27, 2024
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
The ninth round of the English Premier League culminates in this weekend's marquee matchup, one of the most anticipated clashes of the season's first half. Arsenal hosts Liverpool in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
Both teams have started the new season well, though Liverpool holds the edge with a slightly stronger record. The Merseyside club has stumbled just once, falling to Nottingham Forest (0-1), while Arsenal has had a pair of draws against Brighton (1-1) and Manchester City (2-2) along with a loss to Bournemouth (0-2). Both teams are positioned near the top of the table: Liverpool entered the round in first place, while Arsenal sat in third, trailing Manchester City.
However, both squads are facing key injuries, impacting their optimal lineups. Arsenal’s injury list includes Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Ødegaard, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, with William Saliba also missing out due to a red card in the previous match. The status of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber remains uncertain as well; both have missed recent matches, and it’s unclear if they’re fit to return.
Liverpool’s most significant absence is starting goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who’s expected to be sidelined until the end of the year, along with Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott. It’s also uncertain whether Conor Bradley and new signing Federico Chiesa will be available for selection.
During the pre-match press conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on fans to show their full support:
"Let's show our teeth, show how much we want this. This is an amazing opportunity for everyone – an amazing opportunity for us as a team to rise above certain situations. We need the crowd more than ever.
On Sunday, we’ll need them even more, and I’m sure they’ll deliver, so let’s push forward together."
Liverpool manager Arne Slot, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of securing points in such critical matches:
“We all know how crucial it is to take points off our competitors. At this early stage, no one can say for certain who will be your closest rival. But I think we all understand that Arsenal will be one of them. So, taking points from them or losing points to them – it’s always significant.”
Both managers are likely to field their strongest available lineups. Arsenal will look to stay in the title race, while Liverpool aims to protect their lead atop the standings.
The Dailysports team has compiled probable lineups based on previous managerial selections:
Predicted Arsenal line-up
Raya – Kiwior, Gabriel, White, Partey – Martinelli, Merino, Rice, Gabriel Jesus – Trossard, Havertz
Predicted Liverpool line-up
Kelleher – Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai – Díaz, Núñez, Salah
The match is scheduled for today at 17:30 Central European Time. The Dailysports team has also prepared viewing information for where you can catch the game in your country.
