Liverpool vs Arsenal Match Preview

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool welcome title rivals Arsenal to Anfield for a blockbuster encounter on Sunday afternoon (16:30 BST kick-off). The Gunners have finished runner-up in the last three top-flight campaigns, losing out to Manchester City in the first two before then seeing the Reds beat them to the punch last season. 

Both teams have started this term off by collecting the maximum six points on offer and this upcoming clash on Merseyside could turn out to be an absolute classic. This is one of four fixtures taking place on Sunday, with Manchester City in action earlier in the day when they travel to Brighton, while Saturday’s biggest action will see Tottenham host Bournemouth and Newcastle head to Leeds.

Full weekend schedule

Saturday 30th August

• Chelsea vs Fulham – 12:30
• Manchester United vs Burnley – 15:00
• Sunderland vs Brentford – 15:00
• Tottenham vs Bournemouth – 15:00
• Wolves vs Everton – 15:00
• Leeds vs Newcastle – 17:30

Sunday 31st August

• Brighton vs Manchester City – 14:00
• Nottingham Forest vs West Ham – 14:00
• Liverpool vs Arsenal – 16:30
• Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – 19:00

Liverpool vs Arsenal Tips

Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score @ 1/1 with bet365

Liverpool’s season started with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, a match the Reds lost on penalties, and the entertainment has continued in the league. A 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening weekend was followed by Monday’s five-goal thriller at Newcastle, with Rio Ngumoha scoring a 100th-minute winner for the Reds.

Goals haven’t been hard to come by for Liverpool, and the same can be said for Arsenal, who recorded a 1-0 victory over Manchester United before thrashing Leeds 5-0 last time out. Recent meetings between these two clubs have been full of goals, with over 2.5 and both teams to score landing in the last three clashes, and the way these two have started this season suggests another huge spectacle is in store.

Tip 2: Hugo Ekitike anytime goalscorer @ 7/4 with bet365

Liverpool spent big to land Hugo Ekitike’s signature this summer and he has already proven the quality he has in front of goal, netting in all three matches this season.

The 23-year-old’s movement and quality finishing have been on full show and if he is afforded any space by Arsenal’s defence, he could find the back of the net for the fourth match in a row.

Tip 3: Ibrahima Konate to be booked first @ 11/1 with bet365

France international Ibrahima Konate has looked shaky at the back this season and he has already picked up yellow cards against Palace in the Community Shield and Newcastle in the league.

The 26-year-old is likely to be a target for Arsenal, who will have the in-form Viktor Gyokeres leading the line, and he did receive the first booking against the Eagles. With an open game expected at Anfield, the Liverpool centre-back looks a good price to have his name taken first once again.