Liverpool vs Arsenal predictions as both clubs backed to deliver statement win
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Arsenal have held Liverpool on their last three visits to AnfieldLiverpool will host Arsenal on Sunday as two of this season's Premier League title protagonists meet for the first time at Anfield - with the Gunners aiming to put down a marker.
Both teams have won their opening two games, but at least one of those 100 percent records will end this weekend.
Viktor Gyokeres meanwhile has just got off the mark with a brace in the win over Leeds, but will be under pressure to make a difference against one of the league's heavyweights.
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Mirror Football's writers have given their take on the mouthwatering clash on Sunday which will be a stern test of both teams credentials at this early point of the year.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
If we've learnt anything from Liverpool in the past few weeks it is that they know how to score goals.
As a result they may not be able to score their way out of the defensive conundrum they find themselves in.
Arsenal began clicking into gear last weekend and the introduction of Eze, who has scored the winning goal at Anfield in the past, could provide the sparkle Arteta's side need.
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
Why spend the last weekend before kids go back to school creosoting the fence when you can sit on it?
How can Bukayo Saka get a hamstring two games into the season?
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
Liverpool appear incapable of keeping a clean sheet right now, with Milos Kerkez and Konate liabilities, so I expect Arsenal to breach their shaky defences.
I'll go for a draw because I don't know if Arsenal have really turned the corner yet.
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
This feels like something of a phoney war this early in the season, but if either side can make it nine points from nine going into the international break then their confidence will be through the roof.
Liverpool have shown pretty much everything there is to know about them in their opening two matches - excellent football, slack defending and an unparalleled resilience that has produced late, late winners.
It is difficult to see the Reds keeping a clean sheet given Arsenal's obvious set-piece prowess, but you'd think the Gunners will need more than that if they to get a win that would serve as a huge statement.
Without Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz they will be lacking in creativity, and Virgil van Dijk has come up against plenty of forwards like Viktor Gyokeres before.
The Gunners will also be licking their lips after Newcastle found success from set-pieces at St James' Park.
Hugo Ekitike has begun life at Liverpool impressively - scoring three times in three games(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Arne Slot's side have so much attacking talent that they are unlikely to go goalless and with Bukayo Saka injured, Arsenal's new-found depth will be quickly tested.
It could be a day for Viktor Gyokeres to break out however, and while an away feels like a bold prediction, Mikel Arteta's team could really give themselves a platform for a strong season.
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
Even though Liverpool's start to the season has shown they have some defensive weaknesses, Arne Slot's side are still the team to beat.