In a highly anticipated clash, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are set to rejoin the Arsenal squad as they prepare to face Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The match will take place on Thursday evening in the Premier League.
Team Lineups for Arsenal vs Liverpool
Both players had previously come off the bench during Arsenal’s recent 3-2 victory against Bournemouth. Their return to the starting lineup sees them replace Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal’s Starting XI
- David Raya (Goalkeeper)
- Jurrien Timber (Defender)
- William Saliba (Defender)
- Gabriel (Defender)
- Piero Hincapie (Defender)
- Martin Zubimendi (Midfielder)
- Declan Rice (Midfielder)
- Martin Odegaard (Midfielder)
- Bukayo Saka (Forward)
- Leandro Trossard (Forward)
- Viktor Gyokeres (Forward)
The bench for Arsenal includes Kepa Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, Mikkel Damsgaard, Merino, Eberechi Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus.
Liverpool’s Changes
Liverpool made one adjustment to their lineup, replacing Curtis Jones with Jeremie Frimpong. The team continues to miss Hugo Ekitike, who remains absent from the matchday squad.
Liverpool’s Starting XI
- Alisson (Goalkeeper)
- Bradley (Defender)
- Virgil van Dijk (Defender)
- Ibrahima Konate (Defender)
- Kerkez (Defender)
- Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder)
- Dominik Szobaszlai (Midfielder)
- Ryan Gravenberch (Midfielder)
- Florian Wirtz (Forward)
- Jeremie Frimpong (Forward)
- Cody Gakpo (Forward)
Liverpool’s bench includes Giorgi Mamardashvili, Andrew Robertson, Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez, Calvin Ramsay, Ngumoha, Woodman, Nyoni, and Federico Chiesa.
Match Overview
This encounter promises to be a thrilling one, with both teams having much to prove. Arsenal will aim to leverage the strength of Saka and Trossard against a formidable Liverpool side. Fans can expect a tightly contested match as these two Premier League giants clash for vital points.
