Arsenal assume Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on the ninth day of the tournament first division on Sunday, October 27. A win for the hosts would leave the title race open by leaving the Gunners one point behind Arne Slot's league leaders.
The Gunners took a narrow victory in the champions league against Shakhtar Donetsk in their midweek match and will be hoping to pick up three points against the Reds despite serious injury concerns.
Bukayo Saka He didn't train on Friday and Mikel Arteta admitted the extreme He faces a race against time to be fit to face Liverpool after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber will also miss out along with Martin Odegaard.
Here's a look at how Arsenal could line up against Liverpool without their key quartet.
Goalkeeper – David Raya will keep his place in goal. They have already conceded eight goals in the league this season, including two at Bournemouth last weekend, but will look to give their best in a match that will be pivotal when it comes to the title.
Defenders – Arsenal have a very depleted defense as their injury problems have been aggravated by the suspension of William Saiba. Gabriel will start at centre-back and will likely partner Polish international Jakub Kiwior.
Ben White will keep his place on the right side, while Calafiori could be replaced on the left side by Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Martinelli, Trossard and Jesús to start
Midfielders – Declan Rice and Thomas Partey could start for Arsenal in a double pivot to offer some protection to the defence, while a three-man engine room is expected to be completed by Kai HavertzInclusion as an attacking midfielder.
The Germany international has scored in each of Arsenal's Premier League games at the Emirates Stadium so far this season and will need to step up if the north Londoners are to overcome Liverpool's stubborn defence.
Forward – Arteta is expected to use a three-man front line against Liverpool with Gabriel Martinelli set to start on the left wing and Leadro Trossard is likely to be given a role on the right side if Saka misses out. Gabriel Jesus He could lead the line and had no better moment than the game against Liverpool to score his first goal of the season.
This is what the Gunners could look like on paper:
HERE IS OUR LIVERPOOL XI PLANNED
