18:21
This game will be refereed by internationally experienced Chris Kavanagh from Lancashire. The 38-year-old is assisted by linesmen Simon Bennett and Daniel Robathan.
18:13
Liverpool vs Arsenal is one of the most played games in the world. In the top division alone, both clubs have met in 194 games. The slight advantage lies with the Reds. Last year, however, Arsenal had the upper hand when they won the first leg 3-2 before drawing 2-2 in the second leg.
6:05 p.m
Arsenal were already eliminated from the League Cup in the round of 16 and were therefore able to avoid this date. This is also noticeable in the starting eleven, as Mikel Arteta completely avoids changing players. As in the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Jesus and the in-form Kai Havertz are all back in the starting line-up.
5:57 p.m
During the week, Liverpool beat West Ham United 5-1 in the League Cup. Traditionally, Jürgen Klopp has at least partially rotated for this. Today the first guard of Alisson, Ibrahima Konaté, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Díaz and Mo Salah returns to the starting eleven. Caoimhín Kelleher, Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez are just watching for now.
5:48 p.m
The Gunners have already suffered two defeats, but still lead the quintet at the top of the table. They won five of the last six games, reached the round of 16 in the Champions League and beat Manchester City in the Community Shield at the start of the season. The long-awaited Premier League title is actually due, but the competition is greater than it has been for years. A victory in direct competition is all the more important.
5:39 p.m
The LFC has only suffered one league defeat so far this season. The Reds suffered their first defeat at White Hart Lane, Arsenal’s biggest rival. Otherwise, Jürgen Klopp’s team only got carried away with wins and a few draws. So many draws that so far it’s “only” enough for third place. The recent 0-0 draw against Manchester United’s rivals is particularly bitter; a flaw that Liverpool wants to correct today.
5:30 p.m
The Premier League offers a real highlight at the start of the Christmas weekend. Liverpool and Arsenal are fighting for the top spot. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. Welcome!