Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield later today, Sunday 1 November 2026, in a Premier League matchweek nine game that arrives with plenty of baggage on both sides. Kick-off is 4:30pm GMT, which is 5:30pm in Nigeria, and the match is live on Sky Sports in the UK, Peacock in the United States and SuperSport on DStv and GOtv for viewers in Nigeria.
Arsenal sit second on 21 points after winning seven of their first eight league games, level with Manchester City, yet they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by League Two side Fleetwood on Tuesday night. Liverpool are fifth on 15 points under Andoni Iraola, who is still shaping a team that endured a disappointing title defence last season. Below is everything you need before the first whistle: kick-off time, TV channel, how to stream, team news and the predicted lineups.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Match Details and Kick-Off Time
The two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in the UK, with Andy Madley taking charge as referee. The clocks went back in the UK last weekend and go back in the United States today, so the time gap with some regions has shifted since the last big fixture.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League, matchweek 9 |
| Fixture | Liverpool vs Arsenal |
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:30pm GMT |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Referee | Andy Madley |
What time does Liverpool vs Arsenal kick off where you are? Here is the conversion for the main audiences.
| Country | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5:30pm WAT |
| United Kingdom | 4:30pm GMT |
| Central Europe | 5:30pm CET |
| United States (East Coast) | 11:30am ET |
| United States (West Coast) | 8:30am PT |
Some websites list a different Nigerian time, so check your own clock against the GMT figure. Kick-off is 4:30pm GMT, and Nigeria is one hour ahead of GMT.
Liverpool vs Arsenal TV Channel and Live Stream: How to Watch
In the UK the match is on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with Sky’s build-up starting at 3pm. Subscribers can stream it through Sky Go or NOW. In the United States, Peacock carries the game, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Nigerian viewers should look to SuperSport, which is shown on both DStv and GOtv.
| Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | SuperSport (DStv, GOtv) | DStv Stream, Showmax |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go, NOW |
| United States | Peacock (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Peacock, Fubo |
| Canada | Fubo | Fubo |
| Australia | Stan Sport | Stan Sport |
Broadcasters list the exact channel number differently from one package to the next, so open your decoder guide before kick-off and confirm which SuperSport channel is carrying Anfield. A few listings also mention NBCSN in the US, so check your provider if Peacock is not part of your plan.
If you are searching for a free live stream, be careful. Unofficial links tend to buffer, vanish mid-match or push malware, and the safest route is always the licensed broadcaster in your country.
Liverpool Team News: Szoboszlai Doubtful, Ekitike Out
Iraola spoke on Friday and the headline was a cautious one. Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz, who have both missed the last three matches, have a chance of making the matchday squad, but neither is expected to start. Szoboszlai has been fighting a hamstring problem, and with Barcola, Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha all in good form, Muñoz is unlikely to walk straight back into the XI even if he is passed fit.
Hugo Ekitike remains out, and Jeremie Frimpong is still unavailable, which is why Ronald Araújo is expected to keep filling in at right-back.
The good news for Iraola is the return of several regulars. He made sweeping changes for the Carabao Cup win over Chelsea in midweek, so Alisson, Jérémy Jacquet, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak are all expected to come back in. Wirtz picked up an ankle knock in the win over Brighton, but he recovered in time to play against Chelsea and looks fine for this one. Captain Virgil van Dijk had his minutes managed midweek and should resume his partnership with Jacquet at the heart of the defence.
| Player | Status | Likely role |
|---|---|---|
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Doubtful (hamstring) | Bench at best |
| Víctor Muñoz | Doubtful | Bench at best |
| Hugo Ekitike | Out | Not in the squad |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Out | Not in the squad |
| Florian Wirtz | Fit after ankle scare | Starter |
Arsenal Team News: Saka and Saliba Miss Out
Mikel Arteta has a patched-up squad for the trip to Merseyside. Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are both unavailable, which removes a key attacker and one half of the league’s tightest defensive partnership. Max Dowman, the 16-year-old, is banned after the FA rejected Arsenal’s appeal. Noni Madueke is listed as doubtful, which leaves Arsenal short of width if he cannot start.
There is encouragement elsewhere. Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice trained during the week and should be involved, and Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze are expected to come back into the XI. The week has been rough on morale, because Fleetwood, a League Two side, knocked Arsenal out on penalties on Tuesday night. Arteta will want that result forgotten by about 4:30pm.
| Player | Status | Likely role |
|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | Out | Not in the squad |
| William Saliba | Out | Not in the squad |
| Max Dowman | Suspended | Not available |
| Noni Madueke | Doubtful | Starter if fit |
| Riccardo Calafiori | Trained, expected to be involved | Left-back |
| Declan Rice | Trained, expected to be involved | Midfield |
The other question is up front. Most previews have Kai Havertz leading the line, though a few pick Viktor Gyökeres, so the striker decision may only become clear when the teamsheets drop about an hour before kick-off.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Both managers are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, and most previews land on nearly identical XIs. The confirmed teams arrive about an hour before kick-off, so treat the lists below as projections until then.
| Position | Liverpool (4-2-3-1) | Arsenal (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Alisson | Raya |
| Right-back | Araújo | Timber |
| Centre-back | Jacquet | Konsa |
| Centre-back | Van Dijk | Gabriel |
| Left-back | Kerkez | Calafiori |
| Midfield | Gravenberch | Rice |
| Midfield | Mac Allister | Guimarães |
| Right wing | Barcola | Madueke |
| Attacking midfield | Wirtz | Ødegaard |
| Left wing | Gakpo | Eze |
| Striker | Isak | Havertz |
A few notes on the Arsenal side. Some previews pick Ben White at right-back instead of Jurriën Timber, and a handful prefer Gyökeres up front. If Madueke does not make it, Arsenal will be very thin on the right with Saka also out. On the Liverpool side, the only real selection mystery is whether Szoboszlai is on the bench.
Form, Standings and Head-to-Head
Arsenal have been the steadier side in the league. They have won seven of eight, their only defeat coming at Brighton, and they have taken three straight wins since, the latest a victory over Everton last weekend with goals from Gabriel and Konsa. Nobody has conceded fewer than their five league goals. Liverpool’s season has been bumpier. They have drawn three times, lost 3-0 at home to Manchester City on 11 October, and then bounced back with wins at Brentford and against Brighton.
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
A win would take Arsenal to 24 points and Liverpool to 18, so the result matters well beyond bragging rights.
Liverpool’s recent league results make the trend plain: a draw with Fulham, a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, the City defeat, a 2-1 win at Brentford and a 2-0 win over Brighton. Defensively they have looked vulnerable, and goals have not always come easily.
Head-to-head record
The overall record is tight, with Liverpool on 96 wins, Arsenal on 83 and 67 draws, according to LiveScore’s figures. The last five league meetings are just as close: three draws, one win for Liverpool and one for Arsenal.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 8 January 2026 | Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 31 August 2025 | Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 11 May 2025 | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 27 October 2024 | Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 4 February 2024 | Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
Anfield is the sticking point for Arsenal. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League games against the Gunners at home. The most recent one, in August 2025, was settled by a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick that Mikel Arteta later called incredible.
What to Expect and Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
This one is hard to call. Arsenal have the better record, the meanest defence in the league and the stronger run of form, but they travel without Saka and Saliba to a ground where they have long struggled to win. Liverpool have the home crowd and a fit Wirtz, though they are still searching for consistency and may lack Szoboszlai’s drive in midfield.
Expect Arsenal to keep the ball and try to work Eze and Ødegaard into pockets between the lines, while Liverpool look to hit them on the break with Isak, Barcola and Gakpo. One duel that previews single out is Van Dijk against Havertz, with Arsenal’s set-piece delivery sure to test Alisson and Liverpool’s backline as well. With so little to separate the teams on paper, a single goal could settle it.
The pre-match probability model gives Arsenal a slight edge at 38 per cent, with Liverpool at 34 per cent and a draw at 28 per cent. Most writers are leaning towards a share of the spoils.
