By Peter Omopo
Arsenal will attempt to end a 13-year winless streak at Anfield when they face Liverpool in Sunday’s Premier League clash.
The Gunners, unbeaten in their opening two matches and boasting the league’s best defensive record, are looking to strengthen their title push. Their last league victory at Anfield came in 2012.
Liverpool, the defending champions, have shown defensive frailty this season but remain formidable at home. The Reds have not lost a league game at Anfield in August since 2015 and have scored in 36 consecutive league fixtures.
Mikel Arteta’s side face significant injury concerns. Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel Jesus are either sidelined or doubtful. However, new £68 million signing Eberechi Eze could make his debut, with Arteta hailing the midfielder’s “special aura” in training.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot received a boost with Alexis Mac Allister returning to training, and no fresh injury concerns reported. Slot described Arsenal as a “serious threat,” particularly from set-pieces, but maintained confidence in his team’s preparation.
Arteta, meanwhile, called the match “defining” for his side’s perception as much as for their league standing. “It is about belief through adversity,” he said.
Historically, Liverpool have had the upper hand, winning 95 of the 244 meetings between the sides, while Arsenal have 83 victories and 66 have ended in draws. Recent encounters at Anfield have often ended level, including a 2-2 draw in May 2025 when Arsenal fought back from two goals down.
While a draw may be seen as respectable and a defeat unsurprising given the circumstances, a win would not only break a long-standing hoodoo but could also reshape the title narrative in Arsenal’s favour.
