Liverpool v Arsenal

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21 Aug 2019
Roberto Firmino
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The early front-runners go head-to-head at Anfield as the only two sides who have won both of their opening fixtures.

Team news

Goalkeeper Alisson is "making good progress" from a calf injury says Jurgen Klopp, but the Liverpool manager remains unsure when he will be fit to return.

Naby Keita (hip) is still struggling and remains unavailable for selection.

Grant Xhaka and Mesut Ozil are both back in full training for Arsenal, and could be in contention for the unbeaten Gunners.

Did you know?

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Arsenal in all competitions (W4 D4). They last enjoyed a longer such run in February 2000, with 14 matches.

Arsenal are looking to win their first three matches of a top-flight season for the ninth time in their history and for the first time since 2004/05, when they finished second behind Chelsea.

Roberto Firmino is one goal away from becoming the first Brazilian to score 50 Premier League goals.

Jurgen Klopp has faced Arsenal seven times without losing in the Premier League (W4 D3), his joint-best unbeaten record in the competition, having also avoided defeat in his seven matches against Everton.

Match officials

Referee: Anthony Taylor Assistants: Gary Beswick; Adam Nunn Fourth official: Jonathan Moss VAR: Stuart Attwell Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday

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