Confirmed Arsenal Team v Liverpool: Havertz Starts, with Madueke & Tzolis

Arsenal’s starting XI has been confirmed for this afternoon’s huge Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm.

Mikel Arteta’s side arrive on Merseyside knowing that victory would take them three points clear at the top of the Premier League following Manchester City’s surprise home defeat to Brighton yesterday.

However, Liverpool have their own ambitions. A victory for the hosts would close the gap on Arsenal and Man City to just three points and bring them firmly back into the early title race.

Confirmed Arsenal Starting XI Against Liverpool

Arsenal have won seven of their opening eight league fixtures, but Anfield represents one of their toughest challenges of the season.

Liverpool v Arsenal match preview: The Gunners have not recorded a Premier League victory at Anfield since September 2012.

Ending that 14-year wait would be a significant achievement, particularly against a Liverpool side that has been building momentum in recent weeks.

Arsenal Have a Golden Opportunity at Anfield

The stakes have risen considerably following Saturday’s results, with Manchester City’s defeat giving Arsenal an opportunity to establish an early advantage over their title rivals.

Arteta will also be demanding a response following Arsenal’s disappointing Carabao Cup elimination against Fleetwood Town in midweek.

The Gunners must put that result behind them and demonstrate why they have been so impressive in the Premier League this season.

Liverpool will certainly provide a difficult test, and the atmosphere at Anfield is unlikely to make matters any easier.