Arsenal wrapped up the first half of the 2025/26 season with a win and continued this success into 2026, taking a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Bournemouth. This season, the Gunners have faced only two losses in all competitions, one being against Liverpool. Now, they prepare for the return match at the Emirates. Can Mikel Arteta’s team get their revenge, or will Liverpool secure the double against them? Here’s our predicted lineup for Arsenal ahead of the 20:00 GMT kickoff.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Liverpool
Recent Lineup Overview
The Gunners are currently five points ahead at the top of the table. In their last match against Bournemouth, Arteta’s team was down 1-0 due to a defensive mistake. They used their typical 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya in goal, supported by Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Piero Hincapie in defense.
In midfield, Arteta chose Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Martin Zubimendi. On the wings, Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke aided the struggling Viktor Gyokeres in the center forward position.
Team News
During the pre-match press conference, Arteta confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera remain unavailable: “No, they are out again.”
On the potential return of Kai Havertz, Arteta mentioned:
“We are closely monitoring his condition; he has been out for a long time for two different reasons and is very close to returning. He trained this morning again, and we hope to have him back in his best form.”
Predicted Arsenal Lineup
GK: Raya
LB: Hincapie
CB: Gabriel
CB: Saliba
RB: Timber
CM: Zubimendi
CM: Rice
CM: Odegaard
LW: Martinelli
ST: Gyokeres
RW: Saka
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