Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow as Calafiori could make debut against Slot's Reds

Arne Slot will get his first taste of Premier League opposition as Liverpool manager when the Reds take on Arsenal later this week.

The English giants will face each other in an attractive pre-season friendly.

The Gunners won Manchester United in the second match of their tour of the United States after drawing with Bournemouth.

Mikel Arteta's team fell behind at the beginning Rasmus Hojlund goal, but they came from behind to win, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.

Meanwhile, Liverpool also started their US tour with a win, beating Real Betis. Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Slot's team.

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Date and how to follow

This pre-season clash will take place on Wednesday, July 31.

The game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm local time, meaning it will kick off at 12:30am on Thursday morning for UK fans.

The match will be streamed live on Arsenal's website.

They are offering a pre-season deal that will allow you to watch all their matches for £9.99. More details here.

Meanwhile, the game will also be broadcast on LFCTVGO.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Riccardo the Gunner

Arsenal Finally announced the signing of Ricardo Calafiori From Bologna on Monday.

The Italian international completed his medical in London and flew directly to the United States to join his teammates.

The Gunners have spent 38 million pounds in the versatile defender, who can play as a centre-back or left-back.

He was introduced to the rest of the team and Arteta and is eager to get started.

It wouldn't be a surprise if he made his debut in this game at some point.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: team news

Liverpool named a 28-man squad for their tour of the United States, but they could be joined by Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konate.

The quartet had some extra time off after their participation in the Euro Cup and the Copa America.

But still there will not be Virgil van DijkLuis Diaz, Darwin Nunez or Cody Gakpo after playing crucial roles for their countries in respective international tournaments.

Curtis Jones He is also doubtful due to the injury he suffered against Betis.

The full Liverpool squad can be found here.

Meanwhile, Arsenal named a 26-man starting squad, which has been strengthened by the arrivals of Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Kai Havertz.

All of them are likely to be involved, although newcomer Calafiori is also expected to play some role.

But Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale will remain out after their participation in Euro 2024.

The full Arsenal squad can be found here.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: What has been said?

Arteta is looking forward to his first meeting with Slot.

The Arsenal manager said: “I don't know him personally, but I've seen his previous teams.

“He seems like a great person from the way he presents himself and it's really impressive how he organises his team and the clarity and quality that the team demonstrates.

“It will be another big test, moving to a different city, with a different climate, different conditions and against a coach that I really like, especially for the way he plays.

“A truly fantastic test once again.”

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