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Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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Verri, M. (2026, November 1). Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-liverpool-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-today-b1302661.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-01 · by Matt Verri

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On Sunday, November 1, Arsenal will face Liverpool in a Premier League match at Anfield. This contest is one of Arsenal's toughest challenges this season as they deal with several key injuries: Bukayo Saka, who has a quad injury and could be sidelined for up to eight weeks; William Saliba, whose status remains uncertain after avoiding surgery but having resumed individual training recently; and Max Dowman, serving the first of a three-match suspension following his red card against Fleetwood. However, Arsenal may get boosts from the possible return of Christos Tzolis and other players like Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Madueke who are managing minor injuries. Meanwhile, Liverpool is expected to field its strongest lineup after resting several players in their midweek Carabao Cup match against Chelsea, with starters such as Alisson Becker, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and others set to play.

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Matt Verri
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🔮 The Gunners travel to Anfield this afternoon for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.
🔮 Talks over a new contract began earlier this year and there has always been confidence on both sides that an agreement will be reached.
🔮 Talks over a new contract began earlier this year and there has always been confidence on both sides that an agreement will be reached.
🔮 Bukayo Saka is out with a quad injury and Max Dowman will begin a three-match suspension, after the appeal to have his red card against Fleetwood overturned was unsuccessful.
🔮 The Gunners travel to Anfield on Sunday for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.
🔮 Pressed on what exactly his pre-match message had been to the teenager, Arteta said: "It was related to what could happen. "
🔮 Tzolis has stepped up his recovery and returned to first-team training, with a late decision set to be made on whether he is involved against Liverpool.
🔮 The Gunners travel to Anfield on Sunday for what is set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.
🔮 It is hoped that a decision will be made before Arsenal’s trip to face Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday, but the timeframe for the decision-making process is for the FA to determine.
🔮 Referee Michael Salisbury walked over to the touchline to speak to both managers and then signalled to the players that they would have to come off.
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Topics

Bayern Munich Carabao Cup Fleetwood German Gunners

Subjects

Madueke PERSON · 4× Fleetwood ORG · 2× Gunners ORG · 2× Havertz PERSON · 2× Arteta PERSON · 1× Bayern Munich ORG · 1× Bukayo Saka PERSON · 1× Christos Tzolis PERSON · 1× German NORP · 1× Max Dowman PERSON · 1×

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The Gunners are set to be bolstered by the return of Christos Tzolis, who is in contention to make the squad for the first time since before the last international break.
framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01
🔮 The Gunners travel to Anfield this afternoon for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.

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The Gunners travel to Anfield this afternoon for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far. asserted
what → travel → season
Bukayo Saka remains unavailable as he awaits a further scan on a quad injury suffered against Bayern Munich amid reports that he could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, while fellow winger Madueke missed the shock Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood in midweek due to an ankle issue. uncertain
Madueke → remain → issue
Madueke's availability is particularly significant considering that Max Dowman is suspended after his late red card against Fleetwood. asserted
Dowman → consider → Fleetwood
The Gunners are set to be bolstered by the return of Christos Tzolis, who is in contention to make the squad for the first time since before the last international break. asserted
who → set → break
Read More Havertz in particular had an awful night in the cup upset, but Arteta often turns to the German in the biggest matches. asserted
Arteta → read → matches
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