Liverpool will host Arsenal in a top battle Premier League clash on Saturday at Anfield.

The Reds are in second place on the Premier League table with one point behind leaders Arsenal.

As the much-anticipated clash looms, here are some crucial facts to keep in mind:

Team updates:

• Liverpool’s midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is likely to play despite initial concerns over a suspected hamstring injury, diagnosed as muscular fatigue.
• Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny is nearing recovery from a hamstring problem, while Jorginho remains a doubt. Long-term absentees for Arsenal include Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Fabio Vieira.

Head-to-head stats:

• Liverpool holds an impressive record at home against Arsenal, being unbeaten in the last 10 Premier League games, winning seven and drawing three.
• Arsenal hasn’t kept a clean sheet in the past 15 top-flight meetings, conceding 43 goals during this period.
• The upcoming match will mark Liverpool’s 100th home league encounter with Arsenal.

Liverpool’s recent form:

• Liverpool has lost just one of its last 50 top-flight games at Anfield and remains unbeaten in the last 20.
• The Reds’ streak of scoring in 26 consecutive league matches ended in their last outing, a 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
• Jurgen Klopp’s team attempted 34 shots in that match, the most by a Premier League side failing to score in seven years.
• Against top-six sides, Liverpool has lost only three of its 41 Premier League home games under Klopp.

Arsenal’s recent form:

• Arsenal has won seven of its past nine matches in all competitions.
• The team aims to avoid consecutive top-flight away defeats for the first time since May 2022.
• Arsenal has won 24 of its 39 Premier League matches in 2023, vying to achieve 25 league wins in consecutive years for the first time.
• With the fewest shots on target conceded this season in the top flight, Arsenal remains defensively solid.

Key Players:

• Mohamed Salah has an impressive record, scoring nine goals in 13 top-flight appearances against Arsenal.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold has contributed significantly, registering six Premier League assists against the Gunners, with five at Anfield.
• Gabriel Martinelli has a noteworthy record, scoring four times against Liverpool, with contributions in both Premier League meetings last season.
• Gabriel Jesus has been impactful in Arsenal’s recent visits to Anfield, either scoring or assisting in the last three trips, including a goal in the 2-2 draw last season.”