Arsenal vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start time, lineups

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandJanuary 7, 2026 at 02:45 PM

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Arsenal will host Liverpool in an English Premier League match on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8pm GMT at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal currently leads the league and seeks to solidify their position with a win against the defending champions, Liverpool. Arsenal has had a strong season, losing only one of their first 21 matches, while Liverpool's performance has declined significantly after a successful previous season. Arsenal is currently six points ahead of Manchester City in the title race. Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his team can still achieve "special things" this season.

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Etihad Stadium 30% Brighton and Hove Albion 30% Arne Slot 40% Pep Guardiola 40% UK 40% Manchester City 50% London 50% Mikel Arteta 60% Emirates Stadium 60% Premier League ×480% Arsenal ×890% Liverpool ×790%

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90%

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Emirates Stadium

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