EPL preview: Injury-hit Arsenal face must-win match against leaders Liverpool

English Premier League Preview: Injury-Hit Arsenal Face Must-Win Match Against Leaders Liverpool

October 25, 2024

Arsenal, struggling with injuries, face a crucial test when they host Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Key Talking Points:

1. Arsenal’s Injury Crisis: The Gunners may be without William Saliba (suspended), Martin Odegaard (ankle injury), Bukayo Saka (hamstring problem), Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber.
2. Liverpool’s Flying Start: Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool has won 11 of 12 matches in all competitions.
3. Manchester United Seek Goals: Erik ten Hag’s side faces West Ham, seeking to build on their comeback win against Brentford.
4. Pressure Mounts on Winless Quartet: Wolves, Southampton, Crystal Palace, and Ipswich remain without a win, with tough fixtures ahead.

Fixtures:

• Friday: Leicester v Nottingham Forest (7:00 PM GMT)
• Saturday:
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Brentford v Ipswich (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Brighton v Wolves (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Manchester City v Southampton (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Everton v Fulham (4:30 PM GMT)
• Sunday:
  • Chelsea v Newcastle (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Crystal Palace v Tottenham (2:00 PM GMT)
  • West Ham v Manchester United (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Arsenal v Liverpool (4:30 PM GMT)