Premier League report, end result, targets

Arsenal did not capitalise on their nearest rivals drawing however moved six factors clear on the high of the Premier League with some extent in opposition to Liverpool on the Emirates Stadium.

Visiting full-back Conor Bradley went closest to breaking the impasse in spectacular model, capturing in opposition to the crossbar from distance throughout the first half after Gunners goalkeeper David Raya met a rushed backpass from William Saliba by enjoying the ball straight to the Northern Eire captain.

Liverpool seized extra of the momentum after the restart, having a penalty enchantment dismissed by a Video Assistant Referee test for Leandro Trossard’s problem on Florian Wirtz.

Arsenal are subsequent in motion at second-tier Portsmouth within the FA Cup third spherical on Sunday (14:00 GMT). Liverpool host third-tier Barnsley on the identical stage of the competitors on Monday (19:45).

Liverpool so near taking the lead!

Conor Bradley’s effort CRASHES in opposition to the crossbar! 💥 pic.twitter.com/ylmgvHplPs

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 8, 2026

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Premier League leaders held

With second-placed Manchester Metropolis held at dwelling by Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa sharing a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace yesterday, Arsenal had been anticipated to take full benefit of these sides – on the identical factors totals behind them – faltering.

Liverpool are 14 factors behind Mikel Arteta’s staff and had high scorer Hugo Ekitike lacking, however the reigning champions produced considered one of their most assured shows of the season, with solely the late departure of Bradley with a serious-looking damage – changed by Gomez – a priority.

Arsenal, too, misplaced a defender to damage, Piero Hincapie making method for Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Dominik Szoboszlai scored the one purpose of the sport with a late free-kick when these sides met at Anfield in August and the Hungary playmaker nearly repeated the trick with an effort that dipped narrowly over the crossbar.

To not be this time for Dominik Szoboszlai! ❌ pic.twitter.com/IT3LgS2kbY

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 8, 2026

Arne Slot’s facet at the moment are unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions, though they’ve drawn their final three.

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Arsenal staff vs Liverpool

Winger Max Dowman and defender Cristhian Mosquera (each ankle) remained out for Arsenal, as did full-back Riccardo Calafiori with an unspecified subject.

Ahead Kai Havertz had been overlooked of the 3-2 win at Bournemouth 4 days earlier for load administration functions however began this time, as did Bukayo Saka.

Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke moved to the bench.

Arsenal beginning XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyokeres, Leandro Trossard

Arsenal substitutes: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Myles Lewis-Skelly

Liverpool lineup vs Arsenal

Jeremie Frimpong changed Curtis Jones for Liverpool. Midfielder Wataru Endo was injured and striker Alexander Isak had a damaged leg.

Defender Giovanni Leoni had a long-term knee damage and ahead Mohamed Salah was on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.

Liverpool beginning XI: Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo

Liverpool substitutes: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Federico Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson, Freddie Woodman, Trey Nyoni, Calvin Ramsay, Rio Ngumoha

Arsenal vs Liverpool stats

• Arsenal had gained their earlier two dwelling Premier League matches in opposition to the reigning champions, beating Metropolis in each 2023/24 and 2024/25
• They failed to realize the feat in three consecutive league seasons, as they’d executed between 1961/62 and 1963/64, once they beat Spurs, Ipswich and Everton
• Bukayo Saka missed out on turning into the primary Arsenal participant to scored in 4 consecutive dwelling video games in opposition to the Reds
• Arsenal saved a clear sheet for the primary time in 21 Premier League video games in opposition to Liverpool and the primary time since a 0-0 attract August 2015
• Solely in opposition to Man Utd (30 between 1953 and 1968) and Tottenham (24 between 1955 and 1967) had they’d an extended run and not using a clear sheet of their league historical past
• This was the first-ever Premier League sport between Arsenal and Liverpool on a Thursday, with their final Thursday league assembly coming at Anfield in December 1947 (3-1 win for Arsenal)
• Liverpool are the second staff Arsenal have confronted on all seven days of the week within the Premier League after Southampton
• Arsenal had gained their earlier seven dwelling Premier League matches – solely as soon as underneath Mikel Arteta had they’d an extended dwelling league successful run, successful 10 consecutively between April and December 2022
• In opposition to no facet have Arsenal misplaced extra Premier League video games than they’ve in opposition to Liverpool (26, degree with Manchester United)
• Liverpool missed out on finishing the Premier League double over Arsenal for the eighth time, and first since 2021/22. Their seven ‘doubles’ is essentially the most any facet has in opposition to the Gunners within the competitors