Only one place and two points separate Liverpool and Arsenal, which is something of a surprise given their respective starts to the season but also underlines the visitors’ impressive 10-game unbeaten recovery under Mikel Arteta. A true test of their improvement awaits at Anfield, where the past 20 meetings in all competitions have produced a remarkable 92 goals and Arsenal have suffered several comprehensive defeats since last winning here in 2012. Jordan Henderson, one of several injury worries for Jürgen Klopp, could make the 500th appearance of his club career. Andy Hunter
Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Anfield
Last season Liverpool 3 Arsenal 1
Referee Michael Oliver
This season G9 Y28 R1 3.22 cards/game
Odds H 1-2 A 6-1 D 77-20
LIVERPOOL
Subs from Adrián, Kelleher, N Williams, Phillips, Konaté, Robertson, Thiago, Morton, Origi, Minamino
Doubtful Henderson (groin), Robertson (hamstring)
Injured Milner (hamstring, 27 Nov), Keïta (hamstring, 27 Nov), Firmino (hamstring, Dec), Gomez (calf, Dec), Jones (eye, unknown), Elliott (ankle, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y12 R0
Form DDWWDL
Leading scorer Salah 10
ARSENAL
Subs from Leno, Hein, Okonkwo, Chambers, Holding, Soares, Marí, Tavares, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Pépé, Balogun, Martinelli, Nketiah, Lacazette
Doubtful Partey (groin), Balogun (illness), Aubameyang
Injured Xhaka, (knee, Jan), Kolasinac (ankle, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y17 R1
Form WDDWWW
Leading scorers Aubameyang, Smith Rowe 4