Overview

• Arne Slot said Alexis Mac Allister has resumed training and should be available after missing the Newcastle trip for a minor fitness issue.
• Conor Bradley trained through the week following his cameo at St James’ Park, though staff caution he may not be at full match fitness yet.
• Liverpool reported no fresh problems from the Newcastle match, and Virgil van Dijk is fine after a heavy challenge that led to a red card.
• Jeremie Frimpong remains out until after the international break, leaving right-back depth to be managed without rushing Bradley.
• Arsenal travel with setbacks that include Bukayo Saka’s recent hamstring issue and Kai Havertz’s ongoing knee layoff, with Martin Odegaard nursing a shoulder knock.