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Premier League leaders Arsenal will have their title credentials put to the test as they take on defending champions Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Thursday in a midweek showdown before the page turns to the FA Cup on the weekend.
The Gunners sit five points clear at the top of the table above second-placed Manchester City, who have drawn three straight league matches, while Aston Villa are level with City on points in third.
Despite Arne Slot's rough first half of the season, Liverpool have crawled their way back up into fourth, although they now face a nine-point gap between themselves and the two above them thanks to a pair of consecutive draws of their own.
The Sporting News is following the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool score
Score (Pregame) Goal scorers
Arsenal – –
Liverpool – –
Location: Emirates Stadium (London, England)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
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Starting lineups (predicted):
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie — Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Wirtz — Gakpo
Arsenal vs. Liverpool live updates, highlights from Premier League match
2 hours to kickoff: Liverpool may have been pegged back by a brilliant last-second goal against Fulham last time out, but Cody Gakpo enjoyed deputising at striker. He scored a 94th-minute go-ahead goal that, at the time, seemed to surely be the winner.
The Dutchman will likely have to play that role again today unless Hugo Ekitike can prove fit enough to start.
Cody Gakpo on playing as a striker against Fulham:
“I enjoyed it. It was a long time ago for me that I played there. It was good. I can do whatever the team asks me to do and I will do whatever I can to be the best version of myself and to try to help the team as much as I can.” pic.twitter.com/Z9EDlD3dJ2
— The Anfield Buzz (@TheAnfieldBuzz) January 7, 2026
Arsenal vs. Liverpool kick off time
This Premier League match kicks off from the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, January 8 at 8 p.m. local time in London, England. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
Date Kickoff time
USA/Canada Thu, Jan. 8 3 p.m. ET
USA/Canada Thu, Jan. 8 12 p.m. PT
UK Thu, Jan. 8 8 p.m. GMT
Australia Fri, Jan. 9 7 a.m. AEDT
India Fri, Jan. 9 1:30 a.m. IST
Arsenal vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
The Arsenal injury burden appears to be lifting. Kai Havertz is expected to be on his way back to match fitness, possibly even available in the squad today, while Riccardo Calafiori could return from his muscle injury this weekend.
Cristhian Mosquera probably needs another few weeks but could return by the end of the month, and Max Dowman is also likely back from his ankle issue in the next match or two. Unless something new crops up, the Gunners could find themselves almost fully fit once Champions League football returns in just over a week.
Arsenal projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie — Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Arsenal subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
The Liverpool attacking options have been whittled down thanks to a long-term injury to Alexander Isak and muscle fatigue for Hugo Ekitike, leaving just Cody Gakpo available to play as the No. 9. Mohamed Salah is unavailable due to AFCON participation.
The midfield is thinned by absences for Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic, while young defender Giovanni Leoni continues his recovery from a torn ACL.
Liverpool projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Wirtz — Gakpo
Liverpool subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Arsenal vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions:
Region TV Streaming
USA NBCSN Peacock
Canada — Fubo Canada
UK Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League Sky GO
Australia — Stan Sport
India Star Sports Select 1 JioHotstar