This weekend could prove crucial in the Premier League title race as league leaders Arsenal take a trip to Liverpool on April 9.
The Gunners have not won away at Liverpool since 2012, and Mikel Arteta will need to break that hex, if he wants to ensure Manchester City do not gain more ground on his title challengers.
Liverpool's own mixed recent form will give Arteta confidence of picking up a positive result on Merseyside but the Spanish coach knows the battle with City could go right until the end of the season.
Arsenal still have to face City before the end of the campaign as the title pressure continues to rise on Arteta and his players.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal lineups
Klopp is boosted by two key injury returns, with Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Alcantara both coming through training unscathed. The former starts this match, while the latter is on the bench.
Arteta cryptically hinted that one of his injured stars could be fit in time to return, but none of Takehiro Tomiyasu, William Saliba or Eddie Nketiah make the squad. Bukayo Saka does start, though.
Arteta says one injured player may return to training tomorrow and has a chance to be fit to face Liverpool but won't say who it is.
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) April 7, 2023
Below are the confirmed starting lineups for both teams ahead of their match at Anfield on April 9.
Liverpool starting 11
Liverpool starting XI (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Henderson, Fabinho, Jones — Salah, Jota, Gakpo
- Injured: Ramsay, Bajcetic, Diaz, Keita
- Suspended: None
Klopp heavily rotated his side for the 0-0 midweek Premier League draw with Chelsea. As expected, he recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo for this game
Thiago was only named a substitute, with Curtis Jones keeping his place in midfield, but Van Dijk starts over Joel Matip in central defence.
Arsenal starting 11
Arsenal starting XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale (GK) — White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka — Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
- Injured: Saliba, Tomiyasu, Elneny
- Suspended: None
Arteta will be looking to keep his team as settled as possible in the final weeks of the campaign, with Rob Holding filling in for Saliba in defence, and Gabriel Jesus back fit to lead the attack.
Liverpool vs Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Klopp's arrival at Liverpool has only deepened Arsenal's struggles for a win on the road at Liverpool with the former Borussia Dortmund coach unbeaten at home against the Gunners in Premier League action.
However, the change in mentality at Arsenal this season indicates Arteta's visitors will not be burdened by the past ahead of this tie, as they prepare to fight City every step of the way in the title battle.
The match will be streamed or televised by the following outlets around the world:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Premier League | Sky Sport NOW |
| India | Star Sports Select 2 | Jio TV, Hotstar VIP |
| Hong Kong | Now Premier League (Ch. 620-621) | Now Player |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport 3 | Astro GO, sooka |
| Singapore | Hub Premier (Ch. 221-223) | StarHub TV+ |
UK: This match will be broadcast live in the UK via Sky Sports' TV and streaming platforms.
USA: This match will be streamed exclusively on NBC's Peacock with options to view in English and Spanish.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
