Mikel Arteta explains Max Dowman red card reaction at Arsenal press conference
Mikel Arteta explains Max Dowman red card reaction at Arsenal press conference
The Gunners travel to Anfield this afternoon for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.
Arsenal's task is made harder by the question marks still hanging over several attackers, whether that be related to injuries or poor form.
Bukayo Saka remains unavailable as he awaits a further scan on a quad injury suffered against Bayern Munich amid reports that he could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, and Max Dowman is suspended after his red card against Fleetwood.
However, fellow winger Madueke has been passed fit after missing the shock Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood in midweek due to an ankle issue.
The Gunners are also bolstered by the return of Christos Tzolis, who is in the squad for the first time since before the last international break and starts.
He has recovered from a hamstring injury and took full part in first-team training on Friday, as did Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori after their recent minor issues and both start.
Both Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres were incredibly poor against Fleetwood and neither have done enough to suggest that they should be starting up front against Liverpool.
Havertz in particular had an awful night in the cup upset, but Arteta often turns to the German in the biggest matches.
Confirmed team news
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez, Araujo, Wirtz, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Barcola, Nyoni, Isak
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Szoboszlai, Tsimikas, Munoz, Gravenberch, Koumas, Ngumoha
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Bruno Guimaraes; Madueke, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Eze, Gyokeres, Merino, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly
Injured: Saliba, Saka
Doubt: Madueke
Suspended: Dowman
Venue: Anfield
How to watch: Sky Sports