Arsenal have a lot to think about as their plans for January start to take form.
Mikel Arteta has a extra speedy headache, with Sunday’s go to to Liverpool arriving after a cup exit that left the Gunners red-faced.
League Two Fleetwood despatched the Premier League champions packing on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, and whereas Viktor Gyökeres lastly opened his account for the season, Arsenal nonetheless failed to show their superiority into a spot within the quarter-finals.
Max Dowman’s dismissal and Bruno Guimarães’ unsuccessful penalty added to a depressing night, and Anfield now provides an opportunity to alter the dialog in a short time.
Dowman will miss the Liverpool recreation after Arsenal’s enchantment in opposition to his purple card was rejected.
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Date |
House workforce |
Rating |
Away workforce |
Competitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 January 2026 |
Arsenal |
0–0 |
Liverpool |
Premier League |
|
31 August 2025 |
Liverpool |
1–0 |
Arsenal |
Premier League |
|
11 Might 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 |
|
7 January 2024 |
Arsenal |
0–2 |
Liverpool |
FA Cup |
|
23 December 2023 |
Liverpool |
1–1 |
Arsenal |
Premier League |
|
9 April 2023 |
Liverpool |
2–2 |
Arsenal |
Premier League |
|
9 October 2022 |
Arsenal |
3–2 |
Liverpool |
Premier League |
|
16 March 2022 |
Arsenal |
0–2 |
Liverpool |
Premier League |
With Bukayo Saka sidelined by a thigh downside, Arteta’s attacking choices have been squeezed at exactly the flawed second earlier than such a demanding away fixture.
Arsenal stay prime of the Premier League, having overwhelmed Everton 2-0 final weekend, and one terrible cup night time has given Arteta a lot to chew over, although his aspect’s league place nonetheless provides them one thing substantial to defend.
The venue brings its personal baggage.
Arsenal final gained a league recreation at Anfield in September 2012, with 5 attracts and eight defeats from their subsequent 13 visits.
Arteta will want his gamers to maintain their heads when Liverpool flip up the amount.
Liverpool have simply squeezed previous Chelsea on penalties within the Carabao Cup and will obtain a well timed health increase, with Andoni Iraola saying on Friday that Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz each have an opportunity of that includes.
Arsenal could have their fingers full, at the same time as work on potential additions continues behind the scenes, and one identify attracting their consideration is Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl.
Arsenal eye Lennart Karl as Christian Falk reveals Bayern Munich switch checks
Bayern insider Christian Falk now says Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United have all taken discover of the German’s state of affairs, with early enquiries being made to determine how issues stand.
“In fact, the Premier League can also be studying what’s being mentioned in Germany,” Falk instructed CF Bayern Insider.
“I heard that Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United noticed that there’s something occurring round Lennart Karl.
“Finally, when there’s a participant on the Ballon d ‘Or ceremony who completed fourth within the Males’s Kopa Trophy (behind Warren Zaire-Emery, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal), he’s going to be attention-grabbing to different golf equipment. So calls have been made to determine what’s occurring with the participant and whether or not anybody’s not completely glad with the younger German in Munich.
“He’s obtained a worth of €60m [£50.1m], so it’s greater than attainable for Premier League golf equipment. It’s getting attention-grabbing. Till now, there haven’t been any talks over a brand new contract.”
Falk’s report additionally makes clear that Bayern need to hold Karl, whose present contract runs till 2029.
That offers the German membership appreciable management, and the £50m determine is a valuation relatively than an agreed switch payment, so Arsenal would nonetheless have loads of work forward of them to show their curiosity right into a signing.
