Arsenal continue to defy expectations and sit top of the Premier League table in February, a couple of points above Manchester City and Chelsea. They haven't yet capitulated in painfully predictable fashion, like their opponents on Saturday, Liverpool.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Preview and TV schedule
The Premier League weekend starts with a bang, as Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield.
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Brendan Rodgers’ side have fallen right off the pace after a good start, and are now a pretty big eight points off the top of their table. Having had as disappointing a January as the Gunners, it’s likely the best they can hope for now is a top four finish.
However, a win on the weekend could bring them back into the reckoning, and they'll be looking to capitalise on a midfield crisis which will potentially see winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain start in the centre of midfield for Arsenal. The Gunners are without Abou Diaby, Mathieu Flamini, Aaron Ramsey and Kim Källström, while Jack Wilshere faces a late fitness test.
Liverpool also have a string of regulars unavailable, though with the on-form Luis Suárez and Daniel Sturridge set to start in attack once again, they'll be hopeful of exploiting a weakened Arsenal. A defeat would probably all but end their slim title hopes.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Sebastián Coates (knee), José Enrique (knee), Daniel Agger (calf), Glen Johnson (ankle), Lucas Leiva (knee), Mamadou Sakho (hamstring). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Abou Diaby (knee), Yaya Sanogo (back), Theo Walcott (knee), Mathieu Flamini (suspended), Aaron Ramsey (thigh), Kim Källström (back). In doubt: Jack Wilshere (ankle).
Projected lineups
Liverpool: Simon Mignolet; Aly Cissokho, Kolo Touré, Martin Skrtel, Jon Flanagan; Jordan Henderson, Steven Gerrard, Philippe Coutinho; Daniel Sturridge, Luis Suárez, Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal: Wojciech Szczęsny; Kieran Gibbs, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Bacary Sagna; Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta; Santi Cazorla, Mesut Özil, Tomáš Rosický; Olivier Giroud.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 12:45 p.m. local, 7:45 a.m. ET
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: USA Network, Mun2 (U.S.), Sportsnet 360 (Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), BT Sport 1 (U.K.), Arsenal Player, LFC TV Online (U.K. and international)
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