Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a highly anticipated Premier League clash scheduled for 4.30pm BST[5]. The reigning Premier League champions Liverpool look to maintain their perfect start to the season after dramatic wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle, scoring seven goals in two games but showing some defensive frailty[3].
On the team news front, Liverpool have almost a full-strength squad available. Alexis Mac Allister returns to the side after resuming full training following his absence in the previous match, and both Conor Bradley and Virgil van Dijk are confirmed fit. Liverpool’s only significant absentee is Jeremie Frimpong, who remains out with a hamstring issue[1][2][3].
Arsenal face more challenging circumstances with several key players sidelined. Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Kai Havertz (knee) are both ruled out for the trip to Merseyside, and Martin Odegaard’s fitness is still being monitored after picking up a shoulder injury[1][2][5]. Gabriel Jesus is not expected to return for at least a couple of months due to an ACL injury. Recent signing Eberechi Eze could make his Arsenal debut, while Noni Madueke is expected to fill in for Saka, and Ethan Nwaneri could step up in the midfield if Odegaard cannot play[1][2].
Liverpool’s probable lineup features Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; and Ekitike. Arsenal’s likely starters are Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, and Martinelli[2].