Liverpool and Arsenal face off this weekend in one of the biggest Premier League games of the season so far.

Defending champions Arsenal moved level on points at the top of the table with Manchester City last weekend.

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The Gunners beat Everton 2-0 to capitalise on City’s defeat at Aston Villa earlier in the day.

Liverpool claimed an impressive win over Brighton last weekend and are fourth but six points off the top and need to beat Arsenal to prove their title credentials.

Both sides had to play out penalty shootouts in the Carabao Cup in midweek with Liverpool beating Chelsea and Arsenal suffering a huge shock at Fleetwood.

Where to watch Liverpool v Arsenal

This top-flight clash will take place on Sunday, November 1.

It is the only Premier League game of the day and kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 4:30pm.

The match will also be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 3:30pm.

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Liverpool v Arsenal team news

Liverpool could be without Jeremie Frimpong, who is struggling with a muscle injury, while Dominik Szoboszlai is also a doubt. 

Florian Wirtz is dealing with an ankle issue but should be fit to start.

The Reds are also expected to be without Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike, who are recovering from longer-term injuries. 

Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, who is expected to miss several weeks with a thigh injury.

William Saliba remains sidelined with a back problem. 

Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori are all fitness concerns too. 

Youngster Max Dowman is suspended following his red card against Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup. 

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Liverpool v Arsenal: Referee pick 

This Sunday’s huge match has been handed a surprise pick as its referee.

Andy Madley will officiate the game and it will be his first ‘Big Six’ Premier League showdown in two-and-a-half years.

The Yorkshireman, who is in his eighth year on the top-flight reffing roster, last took charge of such a match in Manchester City’s 3-1 derby win over United in March 2024.

Michael Oliver is widely considered the top ref in the league but will instead look over Tottenham v Crystal Palace this weekend.

Madley will be joined by assistants Nick Hopton and Tim Wood with Stuart Attwell being the VAR.