An early Premier League title battle will be staged at Anfield on Sunday afternoon when reigning champions Liverpool host last term’s runners-up Arsenal.
Liverpool fought with the Gunners throughout the 2024–25 season and ultimately came out on top, finishing an impressive ten points above their adversaries. Another duel for the summit is expected between the pair this term, with added competition from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
The Reds have made an unconvincing but successful start to their title defence with back-to-back victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle United. However, their defensive performances have been alarmingly sub-par and they have twice surrendered two-goal leads that threatened to see them drop points. Fortunately for Arne Slot, late goals have ensured a winning start, with Rio Ngumoha the unlikely hero against ten-man Newcastle United on Monday night.
Arsenal have also tasted victory from their opening two games, but have done so while keeping clean sheets away at Manchester United and at home to Leeds United. After a fortuitous win at Old Trafford, the north London giants demolished Leeds at the Emirates Stadium, firing five past the newly-promoted side—including a brace from summer signing Viktor Gyökeres.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal seldom disappoints when it comes to drama and goal-mouth action, with both of last season’s fixtures ending 2–2. Sunday’s match promises to deliver similar chaos.
Here is guide to a blockbuster affair.
