Predicted Arsenal XI vs Liverpool

The champions elect of the 2025/26 Premier League go up in opposition to the defending champions of the title for the second time this season as Arsenal host Liverpool on the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night time.

Liverpool gained the reverse fixture 1-0 at Anfield, because of a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, however the Gunners would be the favourites this time round to win the conflict on their house turf. Right here is how they may line-up.

Goalkeeper – David Raya is anticipated to retain his place in objective for the hosts.

Defenders – Jurrien Timber is about to proceed at proper again forward of Ben White, whereas Piero Hincapie could also be employed at left again as Riccardo Calafiori is injured.

Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba may end off an unchanged backline for Arsenal from final trip by that includes within the centre of the defensive quartet.

Saka again

Midfielders – Martin Zubimendi may proceed to play in defensive midfield, whereas Declan Rice can also be prone to get the nod in a barely superior place having bagged a brace at Bournemouth within the final match.

Martin Odegaard can also be in competition to maintain his place within the beginning eleven and captain the Arsenal facet within the course of.

Forwards – Bukayo Saka rested within the final match and got here off the bench. He may, nonetheless, change Noni Madueke within the beginning eleven on the appropriate flank.

Leandro Trossard however, may keep on the bench, with Gabriel Martinelli prone to stay on the left wing.

Viktor Gyokeres may lead the road despite struggling for objectives in latest weeks.

Right here is how the house facet may look on paper.