Liverpool to host Arsenal at Anfield in Premier League Matchweek 9 on November 1, 2026

Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in a Premier League Matchweek 9 fixture. Arsenal have collected 21 points from their opening eight matches while Liverpool have earned 15 points, leaving both sides looking to strengthen their positions near the top of the table.

The contest is likely to be decided in midfield and by defensive discipline, with both teams needing to convert chances when they arise. Alexander Isak’s movement inside the penalty area and finishing are identified as important for Liverpool’s goal threat, while Martin Ødegaard’s vision and passing are expected to anchor Arsenal’s attacking play and help create chances between the lines.

Liverpool face a number of availability issues ahead of the game. Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Hugo Ekitiké is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are out with knee injuries and Dominik Szoboszlai is dealing with a hamstring problem. Víctor Muñoz is listed as a doubt, and Florian Wirtz’s fitness had been a concern after an ankle knock; Wirtz subsequently featured against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, improving his chances of being available for the Arsenal match.

Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, who is recovering from a muscle injury, and William Saliba, who has a back problem. Christos Tzolis is sidelined with a hamstring injury and Max Dowman is suspended for the fixture, while Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt after picking up a knock. Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino have also had recent fitness concerns and reports indicate they could return to contention if they recover in time.

Predicted Liverpool line-up: Alisson Becker; Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Miloš Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak. Predicted Arsenal line-up: David Raya; Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino; Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Ødegaard; Kai Havertz.

Home advantage at Anfield could pose a stern test for Arsenal even though the visitors arrive with a stronger league record. Both teams possess attacking quality but have defensive concerns that could create opportunities at either end, making a closely fought contest likely without a clear pre-match favourite.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:30 pm GMT (10 pm IST) at Anfield in Liverpool. US broadcasters are Telemundo, Peacock, NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports Network 4K; UK coverage is on NOW, Sky Sports+ app, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports UHD 1 and Sky Sports Main Event UHD; India viewers can watch on JioHotstar, Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1 and Tata Play 4K; Nigeria coverage is on SuperSport MaXimo 1 and DStv Now. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.