Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Kickoff, TV Coverage and Team News

Liverpool vs Arsenal is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), equivalent to 16:30 UTC. Sky Sports will televise the match in the UK.

The Premier League Matchweek 9 fixture, the league’s ninth round of games, brings together a Liverpool side seeking a third consecutive league victory and defending champions Arsenal. This is a pre-match preview: the game has not started, and confirmed starting lineups and a final result are not yet available.

Kickoff, venue and match details

The Premier League’s amended fixture schedule lists this Sunday kickoff. Use the updated schedule rather than an older fixture announcement.

British Summer Time has ended: the UK’s clocks went back on October 25, 2026, according to the UK government’s clock-change calendar. Liverpool is therefore on Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT, for this match. International viewers should convert 16:30 UTC for November 1 using their own location’s time zone.

How to watch or follow Liverpool vs Arsenal

Liverpool’s official broadcast guide confirms Sky Sports coverage in the UK. Viewers elsewhere should check their local rights holder’s match listing; UK coverage does not establish availability in another country.

For an alternative to live television, Liverpool offers free live audio commentary through its website, official app and Match Centre. LFCTV’s Matchday Live begins at 3:15 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) on November 1, with build-up followed by audio commentary and reaction. That audio service should not be confused with a live video broadcast of the match.

Before kickoff, check that your chosen service carries the fixture and that your account works on the device you plan to use. Keep the official Liverpool match center available for team announcements and live updates.

Team news: who is out and who remains uncertain?

Liverpool’s pre-match team news update reports the following availability picture:

• Liverpool: Jeremie Frimpong remains sidelined with a muscle injury. Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni are longer-term absentees. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz could return, but head coach Andoni Iraola had not confirmed their involvement.
• Arsenal: Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are unavailable, while Max Dowman begins a three-match suspension. Noni Madueke’s fitness remains under assessment. Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Christos Tzolis have trained and are in contention, rather than confirmed starters.

Wait for the official starting XI, meaning the 11 players selected to begin the match. Returning to training does not guarantee a start, and a predicted lineup is not a confirmed team sheet.

Form and recent meetings

Arsenal won seven of their opening eight league matches, including a 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend. Their midweek Carabao Cup exit at Fleetwood came on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Liverpool also drew 1-1 in the cup, against Chelsea, but advanced by winning the shootout 6-5.

The recent Anfield record favors the hosts. Liverpool’s official opposition briefing notes that Arsenal have not won any of their last 13 Premier League visits, recording five draws and eight defeats. Liverpool won the previous Anfield league meeting 1-0 in August 2025 through a Szoboszlai free kick; the return game at Emirates Stadium ended 0-0.

Two things to watch once play begins

Analysis: Arsenal recorded five clean sheets, games without conceding a goal, in their opening eight league fixtures. That defensive record suggests Liverpool’s ability to create clear chances will matter more than possession alone. Watch whether attacks produce shots from dangerous positions rather than simply long spells on the ball.

Arsenal’s attacking selection is the other question. With Saka absent and Madueke’s availability uncertain, the official lineup will show how Mikel Arteta fills the wide positions. Those availability issues make it premature to assume a particular replacement or formation.

Where to check the result

Follow the official match center for the live score, substitutions and final whistle. A score shown before kickoff is not a result. After the match, check that the status is full time before treating it as final. Liverpool’s broadcast guide lists free short highlights from 8:30 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) on November 1.