Liverpool have clear area of concern going into Arsenal match

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Liverpool made it two wins from two Premier League games when they beat Newcastle United 3-2 with a last-gasp goal at St James' Park on Monday evening.

Rio Ngumoha was the hero as the champions kept their 100 percent record intact.

However, Arne Slot's side struggled throughout the 90 minutes against a fired up Newcastle and after conceding four goals in their opening two games, there are defensive concerns for the Liverpool head coach to address.

The Reds face Arsenal on Sunday in the biggest test of their title credentials so far, before the transfer window - and perhaps a certain summer transfer saga - comes to an end on Monday.

Here's what our LFC jury make of it all:

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James Noble (Worcestershire, @james_noble98)

Liverpool certainly haven’t been averse to drama in 2025/26’s early weeks.

Hopefully, one can be worked on, while the other is built on.

What a conclusion that was at Newcastle on Monday night.

Although side by side with the best centre back in world football, Konate has looked brittle at the back.

If we are to be competitive on all fronts this season, it does feel like we need to bring another experienced Premier League centre back to provide options and competition.

However, in the big games, the Premier League crunch matches, the big European ties, you need top experienced talent to tilt the match in your favour.

Hopefully we have managed to brush off the pre-season cobwebs because Arsenal will not be forgiving on Sunday.

Rhys Buchanan (Aigburth, @Rhys_Buchanan)

The Reds have made such hard work of their first two Premier League fixtures this season.