Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League Preview

Liverpool vs Arsenal is a round-nine Premier League fixture on Sunday 1 November 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 SAST at Anfield. Arsenal arrive second in the table on 21 points, and Liverpool are fifth on 15. This preview covers the table, the head-to-head record, recent results and the home and away numbers, and it links to our live scores page for the match itself.

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 on the night, and our Liverpool vs Arsenal report has the full account.

• Fixture: Liverpool vs Arsenal
• Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
• Kick-off: 18:30 SAST
• Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
• Referee: Andrew Madley

When is Liverpool vs Arsenal and where is it played?

Liverpool vs Arsenal kicks off at 18:30 SAST on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Anfield. Andrew Madley is the referee for the round-nine Premier League match. Therefore South African supporters have an early-evening kick-off, and the live scores page will carry the match as it happens. Please note that team news is not confirmed at the time of writing, so check the official club channels before kick-off.

How are Liverpool and Arsenal placed in the Premier League table?

Arsenal are second on 21 points and Liverpool are fifth on 15 points. Arsenal have played 8 games, winning 7 and losing 1, with 13 goals scored and 5 conceded. By contrast, Liverpool have played 8 games, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat, and 11 goals for and 8 against. Consequently, the visitors have a six-point lead and the better defensive numbers, while Liverpool have drawn three of their eight. Our Premier League predictions hub tracks the wider race.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Arsenal?

Liverpool have not lost any of the last four league meetings with Arsenal, and Arsenal have not won any of them. The recent results were: 8 January 2026: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool (Premier League); 31 August 2025: Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League); 11 May 2025: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League); 27 October 2024: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League); 31 July 2024: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal (friendly). Moreover, all four of those league games were draws or one-goal results, which shows how tight the fixture has been. The January 2026 meeting at the Emirates finished 0-0, and the August 2025 game at Anfield finished 1-0 to Liverpool.

How have both clubs played recently?

Both clubs have played a busy run of league, cup and European matches in October. Liverpool’s last five were: 28 October: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (League Cup); 25 October: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (Premier League); 20 October: Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (Champions League); 17 October: Brentford 1-2 Liverpool (Premier League); 14 October: Lask Linz 3-6 Liverpool (Champions League). Arsenal’s last five were: 27 October: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Arsenal (League Cup); 24 October: Arsenal 2-0 Everton (Premier League); 21 October: Bayern München 2-2 Arsenal (Champions League); 18 October: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League); 13 October: Arsenal 3-0 Lille (Champions League). In addition, you can read more in our Liverpool vs Brighton report, our Arsenal vs Everton coverage and our Bayern vs Arsenal report.

What do the home and away records show?

Arsenal have been strong away from home, and Liverpool have been better on the road than at Anfield. Arsenal have 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their away games, while Liverpool have 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat at home. As a result, the contrast between the two records is part of the story of this match. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s away record of 3 wins and 1 draw shows they have not lost on the road this season in the league.

Furthermore, Arsenal’s 13 goals from 8 games is a rate of 1.6 per match, whereas Liverpool’s 11 from 8 is 1.4. Overall, the numbers point to a balanced match rather than a one-sided one.

How do the numbers compare across all competitions?

Neither club has lost in its last five matches across all competitions. First, Liverpool scored 15 goals and conceded eight in their last five games, which included a 6-3 win at LASK Linz and a 4-3 home win over Villarreal in the Champions League. In contrast, Arsenal scored nine and conceded three over the same period, and their run includes a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich and a 3-0 home win over Lille. Consequently, Liverpool’s games have been the higher-scoring ones, whereas Arsenal’s have been the tighter ones. Moreover, both clubs also played League Cup ties in the last week, and both finished level at 1-1 on the scoreline listed, so neither side has had a long rest before Sunday. Finally, Arsenal have the better league goal difference, at +8 against Liverpool’s +3.

What should supporters look out for?

The key themes are Arsenal’s defensive record against Liverpool’s unbeaten run on the road. Arsenal have conceded only 5 league goals in 8 games, the fewest of any club in the top eight, according to the table. Likewise, Liverpool have drawn 3 of 8 league games, so late goals and set pieces may matter. For live updates, use our live scores page, and for the competition overview see the Premier League hub. Overall, this is a factual preview of the match.

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