Overview

• The Premier League meeting is scheduled for this weekend at Anfield between Liverpool and Arsenal.
• Arne Slot acknowledged Liverpool’s recent set-piece issues, citing four goals conceded including a friendly, which matches Arsenal’s noted dead-ball strength.
• Arsenal face selection problems with Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Kai Havertz (knee) ruled out for weeks and captain Martin Ødegaard doubtful with a shoulder issue.
• Liverpool have scored in 36 straight league matches and need one more game with a goal to set a new club record, while Mohamed Salah has 11 career goals against Arsenal.
• The rivalry has produced 198 league goals, yet Arsenal have not won a top-flight match at Anfield since 2012.