Liverpool v Arsenal
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- When is Liverpool v Arsenal and is it on TV?
- What is the Liverpool team news?
- What is the Arsenal team news?
- What form are Liverpool and Arsenal in?
- What happened when Liverpool played Arsenal last season?
- What are the key stats for Liverpool v Arsenal?
- What is our Liverpool v Arsenal prediction?
- Which betting offers can you use on Liverpool v Arsenal?
- How do you bet responsibly on this match?
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Result: Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League, Sunday 1 November 2026, Anfield). Kai Havertz scored the only goal after 16 minutes, set up by Declan Rice. It was Arsenal’s first Premier League win at Anfield since 2012, and with Manchester City losing 1-0 at home to Brighton the day before, it left them three points clear at the top. Next in the league are Arsenal v Hull City (Saturday 7 November, 3pm) and Crystal Palace v Liverpool (Sunday 8 November, 2pm), listed with the rest of Matchweek 10 on our Premier League tips page. This preview was written before kick-off and is kept as it was published, so the team news and lean below describe the build-up, not the match. Score and match facts from BBC Sport, checked 2 November 2026.
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Last checked 26 October 2026 (08:30 GMT) by Tom Perkins. Kick-off and TV from Sky Sports; table from Sky Sports; team news from Liverpool FC, Arsenal.com, BBC Sport, the Liverpool Echo and football.london (sources listed at the end). Both teams play in the Carabao Cup this week, so we will update team news before the weekend.
Liverpool v Arsenal kicks off at 4.30pm (GMT) on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Anfield and is live on Sky Sports. Our main lean is under 2.5 goals: Arsenal have conceded five league goals in eight games, and the last two meetings ended 1-0 and 0-0. Arsenal, the champions, have won seven of their eight league games but will be without Bukayo Saka. Liverpool have won four in a row but may be without Florian Wirtz. These are our opinions, not certainties, and we don’t quote odds because prices move.
When is Liverpool v Arsenal and is it on TV?
| Competition | Premier League, Matchweek 9 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:30 GMT (UK time) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| UK TV | Sky Sports (Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, per Sky’s fixture page) |
| League positions | Arsenal 2nd (21 pts, level with leaders Man City on points); Liverpool 4th (15 pts) |
| Managers | Andoni Iraola (Liverpool) and Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) |
| Midweek | Liverpool v Chelsea, Carabao Cup, Wed 28 Oct (20:00). Fleetwood v Arsenal, Carabao Cup, Tue 27 Oct (20:00) |
| After this game | Champions League on Wed 4 Nov: Fenerbahçe v Liverpool and Slavia Prague v Arsenal |
The referee had not been announced when we checked on 26 October. This is an early preview: team news will change after the midweek cup ties, and line-ups are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What is the Liverpool team news?
Liverpool are waiting on Florian Wirtz, who went off with a twisted ankle against Brighton. Iraola said it “doesn’t look very big”, and the Liverpool Echo reports he may be rested against Chelsea so he is ready for Arsenal. Dominik Szoboszlai missed the Brighton game but Iraola said on 23 October that he is “not far” from a return. Víctor Muñoz has a knock from the Brentford game. Jeremie Frimpong is unlikely to play before the international break, and Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitiké and Giovanni Leoni are long-term absentees (Liverpool FC injury list). Alexander Isak has scored in each of his last three league games.
What is the Arsenal team news?
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, who injured his quadriceps in the 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich. BBC Sport reports the club fear he will miss at least six weeks. Christos Tzolis is also injured, according to the BBC. Riccardo Calafiori had what Mikel Arteta called “a slight issue” late in the 2-0 win over Everton, and Arteta added “it seems to be something very small”. Gabriel needed treatment for an awkward landing in the same game but carried on and scored, and Arteta said he “seems to be OK” (football.london). With Saka out, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman are the other wide options named by the BBC.
What form are Liverpool and Arsenal in?
Liverpool have won four in a row in all competitions, including 2-0 against Brighton on Sunday, their first home league win of the season (BBC Sport). Their only league defeat was 3-0 at home to Man City on 11 October. Andoni Iraola replaced the sacked Arne Slot in the summer.
Arsenal have won seven of eight league games. Their one defeat was 3-0 at Brighton on 19 September. Since then they have beaten Nottingham Forest 1-0 away and Everton 2-0 at home, their eighth home win in a row (Arsenal.com). They drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on 21 October.
| Premier League 2026/27 (8 games) | Liverpool | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Position / points | 4th / 15 | 2nd / 21 |
| Won-drawn-lost | 4-3-1 | 7-0-1 |
| Goals for / against | 11 / 8 | 13 / 5 |
| Average goals per game (both teams) | 2.4 | 2.25 |
| Last league game | W 2-0 v Brighton (h) | W 2-0 v Everton (h) |
League table from Sky Sports (updated 25 October 2026, 10:04pm); average goals is our own calculation from those figures.
What happened when Liverpool played Arsenal last season?
Liverpool won 1-0 at Anfield on 31 August 2025 with an 83rd-minute Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick (Premier League). The game at the Emirates on 8 January 2026 finished 0-0 (Arsenal.com). Arsenal went on to win the 2025/26 title, their first for 22 years (BBC Sport).
What are the key stats for Liverpool v Arsenal?
- Arsenal have conceded five league goals, the fewest in the division.
- Both of last season’s meetings produced one goal or fewer (1-0 and 0-0).
- Arsenal’s eight league games have averaged 2.25 goals; Liverpool’s have averaged 2.4.
- Arsenal and Man City are both on 21 points from eight games, separated only by goal difference.
- Liverpool play Chelsea on Wednesday night; Arsenal play at Fleetwood on Tuesday, so Arsenal get an extra day of rest.
What is our Liverpool v Arsenal prediction?
These are our opinions on how the match might go, not certainties. Football is unpredictable, and any bet can lose. Only stake what you can afford to lose.
Under 2.5 goals: this is our main lean. Arsenal have the best defence in the league, Liverpool kept a clean sheet against Brighton on Sunday, and the last two meetings were tight. The risk is Liverpool’s Champions League games, which have been very open (6-3 and 4-3).
Result: we lean slightly towards Arsenal or the draw. Arsenal are the more consistent side and have lost only once in the league this season. Losing Saka is a big blow, though, and Anfield is a different test from their recent games. It is close, which is why we prefer the goals angle.
Score guess: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal.
Player markets: wait until after the midweek cup games and for the confirmed line-ups. Wirtz’s fitness and who replaces Saka are both still open.
Liverpool’s midweek cup tie is in our Liverpool v Chelsea prediction. For the rest of the weekend, see our Premier League tips, which we refresh each week. Our Arsenal v Everton and Liverpool v Brighton previews cover both sides’ last league games. Tips we publish with odds go in our tips results log; this preview isn’t a logged tip.
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Sources checked
- Sky Sports: Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports in November (Liverpool v Arsenal, 4.30pm) and Sky Sports: Liverpool v Arsenal match page, read 26 October 2026
- Sky Sports: Premier League table (updated 25 October 2026) and BBC Sport: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (25 October)
- Liverpool Echo: Wirtz injury update (25 October) and Liverpool FC: injury list (updated 23 October)
- BBC Sport: Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months (23 October)
- Arsenal.com: Arsenal 2-0 Everton (24 October) and football.london: Arteta on Calafiori and Gabriel (24 October)
- Arsenal.com: Brighton 3-0 Arsenal (19 September) and Arsenal.com: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal (18 October)
- Premier League: Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (31 August 2025) and Arsenal.com: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool (8 January 2026)
- UEFA: 2026/27 Champions League league phase fixtures (Matchday 4, 4 November)
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Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals is our main lean, with a slight lean to Arsenal or the draw. Score guess: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal. Arsenal have conceded five league goals but are without Saka; Wirtz is a doubt for Liverpool. Team news to be updated after the midweek cup ties.
No odds quoted: prices move, so check the current price with the bookmaker before you bet. Opinion checked 26 Oct 2026.
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FAQs
What time is Liverpool v Arsenal?
4.30pm UK time (GMT) on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Anfield.
What channel is Liverpool v Arsenal on?
It is live on Sky Sports in the UK (Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League), and Sky Sports matches can also be streamed on Sky Go and NOW.
Is Bukayo Saka playing against Liverpool?
No. Saka injured his quadriceps at Bayern Munich on 21 October, and BBC Sport reports Arsenal fear he will be out for at least six weeks.
What happened when Liverpool played Arsenal last season?
Liverpool won 1-0 at Anfield in August 2025 with a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, and the game at the Emirates in January 2026 finished 0-0.
What is the Liverpool v Arsenal prediction?
Our main lean is under 2.5 goals, with a slight lean to Arsenal or the draw and a score guess of 1-1. It is an opinion, not a certainty, and we will update the team news after the midweek cup ties.