While the festive fixture period is now over, that doesn't mean the calendar eases much for either Arsenal or Liverpool in the coming week. The two sides are set for a face-off in midweek Premier League action, with the Gunners playing host to the Reds in a mouth-watering encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
Arne Slot got the better of Mikel Arteta last time the two met, as a late Dominik Szoboszlai goal from a free-kick handed all three points to the champions. Since then, both teams have been on very different journeys with some fresh challenges ahead of them for the second half of the campaign.
Arsenal are clear favourites to win the Premier League title, having taken charge at the top of the table with an impressive run of form. Liverpool, on the other hand, experienced a drop in form since that win over the Gunners, but have built themselves back up to be in contention for the top-four.
It sets up an intriguing meeting between the champions and, potential, champions-elect, in another task for both sides to get through. Injuries and absences could play a large part in proceedings in north London so - with all that said - here's a close look at eight players who could miss out;