Arsenal vs Liverpool
The Gunners are riding high at the top of the table after beating Bournemouth 3-2 in their last outing, with Declan Rice scoring twice. The Gunners are on a five-match win streak in the league since their loss to Aston Villa at the start of December.
Liverpool have not won in their last two matches, after being held at home to Leeds and then away at Fulham after Harrison Reed’s sensational stoppage-time equaliser. The Reds are 14 points behind Mikel Arteta’s side.
Dominik Szoboszlai made the difference the last time these two met, back in August at Anfield, with his stunning free-kick securing a 1-0 win for Arne Slot’s side.
Mike Jones8 January 2026 17:00
Good afternoon!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Arsenal play host to Liverpool.
This is a big clash at the top of the table and one which could see the Gunners begin to pull away from the competition as their hunt for their first league title in over 20 years.
Mikel Arteta’s men have a five point lead over Man City in second and could extend that to eight should they defeat their close rivals Liverpool at the Emirates tonight.
Kick off for this one is at 8pm so stick with us as we build-up to this blockbuster clash.
Mike Jones8 January 2026 15:06
