Arne Slot's team are in a tough place where their performances are not up the mark but that's not the case with Arsenal.

Arsenal will aim to extend their lead at the top when they host defending champions Liverpool FC in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League leaders take on the reigning champions at the Emirates - two of our writers discuss the talking points

With a strong team to choose from, Arteta is likely to go with his trusted big-game lineup, but with a slight twist. Viktor Gyokeres has been struggling for goals in recent games while Gabriel Jesus has been in great form, so he could make his first start in almost a year.

Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

Arsenal showed only a couple of weeks ago what they can do when revenge is on the mind. Having been beaten at Villa Park in tough circumstances when Emi Buendia struck deep into stoppage-time, Arsenal ran riot on home soil in a 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

Arne Slot has confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike is a doubt to feature for Liverpool against Arsenal in Thursday's Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium.

Szoboszlai is one member of the Liverpool squad who is very wary of Arsenal’s threat, being an admirer of David Raya. After the clash at Anfield, Szoboszlai hailed Raya as ‘unbelievable’, showing appreciation for Arsenal’s goalkeeper.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said the only way to get a result against Premier League leaders Arsenal in this week’s “big fight” is to look forward to the challenge. The Gunners have a six-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table with 20 games of the season played, and haven’t lost at home in any competition since May.