Arsenal and Liverpool are set to clash at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday (January 8). As the two sides prepare to face off, league leaders Arsenal enter the fixture as strong favourites against defending champions Liverpool.
Liverpool, coached by Arne Slot, have left fans unconvinced despite avoiding defeat in several matches this season. Their narrow escapes and unconvincing wins have added pressure on the team. The Reds have won 10 of their 20 league matches so far.
In contrast, Arsenal are in impressive form, having won their last five league games. The Gunners currently sit atop the points table with 15 wins from 20 matches.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool (EPL)
Football fans can tune in via Sky Sports in the UK and NBC Sports in the U.S. to watch the match live. Viewers in India and Australia can stream the game on JioHotstar and Stan Sport, respectively, while ESPN will provide comprehensive live updates throughout the fixture.
When to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool (EPL)
The match is scheduled to begin at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday, January 8, at 8:00 p.m. GMT. Football lovers in the US can watch it at 3:00 p.m. ET, while fans in India and Australia will need to tune in on Friday at 1:30 a.m. IST and 6:00 a.m. AEST, respectively. Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the match referee, with John Brooks overseeing VAR duties for the high-stakes encounter.
Injury News for Arsenal vs Liverpool (EPL)
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Estimated Return |
| Arsenal | Cristhian Mosquera | Defender | OUT (Ankle) | Mid-January |
| Arsenal | Riccardo Calafiori | Defender | OUT (Muscle) | Mid-January |
| Arsenal | Max Dowman | Forward | OUT (Ankle) | Early February |
| Liverpool | Mohamed Salah | Forward | OUT (AFCON) | TBD (Tournament Dependent) |
| Liverpool | Alexander Isak | Forward | OUT (Ankle) | Unknown |
| Liverpool | Wataru Endo | Midfielder | OUT (Knock) | Early January |
| Liverpool | Joe Gomez | Defender | OUT (Hamstring) | Early January |
| Liverpool | Hugo Ekitike | Forward | DOUBT (Hamstring) | Assessment Pending |
Top 10 teams of the English Premier League 2025 -26
(Note: The points table is updated till January 7 2026)
| No. s | Team | GP | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 14 | +26 | 48 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 18 | +26 | 42 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 24 | +9 | 42 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 34 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 31 |
| 6 | Manchester United | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 31 |
| 7 | Brentford | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 30 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 30 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 24 | +4 | 29 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 27 | +3 | 28 |