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Bukayo Saka offered an apology to Kostas Tsimikas

The last time Liverpool welcomed Arsenal to Anfield, Konstantinos Tsimikas suffered a collarbone injury and later received an apology from Bukayo Saka post-match.

In the previous encounter in December 2023, with both Premier League titans clashing at Anfield, Arsenal led the league while Liverpool followed closely in second.

The match had an explosive start as Mikel Arteta's Gunners seized the initiative with Gabriel Magalhaes finding the net in under four minutes, but Mohamed Salah restored parity before the break.

Yet, the Reds faced misfortune when Tsimikas exited prematurely due to a shoulder injury sustained from an off-pitch collision involving Jurgen Klopp, attributed to a challenge by England’s Saka.

Subsequently substituted by Joe Gomez, the Greek defender was promptly dispatched to the hospital, where a broken collarbone was diagnosed.

For me it was a 50/50 and I have gone shoulder to shoulder with him.

The Arsenal star apologised to Kostas Tsimikas after the game(Image: Chris Brunskill)Article continues below

"I didn't see it, but he must have taken a bad fall.

That's my take on it."

The Gunners are set to give a guard of honour to the league champions, who have established a commanding 15-point lead over the north London outfit.

If Arsenal secure a second-place finish this season, they will make history as the first Premier League team to be runners-up for three consecutive seasons on two separate occasions.

Upon the 2024/25 season's kick-off, many had their bets on either Manchester City or Arsenal to clinch the title, yet it was Arne Slot's squad that emerged triumphant.

Arsenal will give Liverpool a guard of honour at Anfield on Sunday(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Arsenal's midfield maestro Declan Rice has already offered his praise to the champions, acknowledging his team's shortfall in the title race.

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"We've obviously seen what they've done, massive credit to them, they've been the most consistent team throughout the season, performed to a really high standard and ability," said the England international.

"Cannot knock them, can't take anything away from them, everyone else fell short and in the end they were probably the strongest team in it.

"But it’s a great chance to challenge ourselves against the champions and we believe on our day that we can beat anyone.

So, we need to go to Anfield and give it absolutely everything."


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