Liverpool vs Arsenal: Predicted lineups today and confirmed team news

Gyokeres got off the mark last week against Leeds (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool host Arsenal in a blockbuster Premier League clash this afternoon at Anfield.

The Gunners eased to victory over Leeds United last Saturday with Viktor Gyokeres scoring his first goals for the club in that 5-0 thrashing.

It came at a cost however with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka forced off injured. The Gunners are set to be without Saka for four weeks as a result of the hamstring injury he picked up with the issue not as bad as first feared.

Arsenal’s concerns were also eased over Odegaard after he was included in Norway’s squad for upcoming matches.

The Arsenal captain could still feature on Merseyside this afternoon with Mikel Arteta refusing to rule him out on Friday.

The absence of Saka will lead to a reshuffle in attack with Noni Madueke, who impressed against Leeds, in line to shift over to his preferred role on the right.

Saka was forced off against Leeds (Picture: Getty Images)

Eberechi Eze meanwhile trained with is new teammates for the first time this week and given injuries elsewhere, could come straight into the side with Arsenal fans desperate to see the man they clawed away from Tottenham in action for the first time.

Kai Havertz is another on the injured list , sidelined with a knee problem that will require surgery.

Eze in line to make his Arsenal debut (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool came through a bruising night at St James’ Park with three points with Hugo Ekitike on target again in the dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United.

Alexis Mac Allister missed that win on Tyneside with Curtis Jones filling in alongside Ryan Gravenberch in midfield. Arne Slot revealed in his pre-match press conference the Argentina will be fit and available this afternoon.

The Reds boss has a decision to make at right-back with Jeremie Frimpong ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Ekitike already turning into a hero on Merseyside (Picture: Getty)

Dominik Szoboszlai dropped into that unfamiliar role against Newcastle and turned in a fine performance but the availability of Conor Bradley again could see Slot opt for a more natural option.

15-year-old Max Dowman and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha will be hopeful of having some involvement.

The dilemma at right-back is Slot’s biggest decision to make ahead of the weekend. Mac Allister will be expected to return to midfield if deemed fit enough this week.

Much will depend on whether Odegaard is passed fit but confirmation of Saka’s absence will prompt a reshuffle in attack.

Liverpool vs Arsenal takes place on Sunday 31 Augus t with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm.