Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: How to watch, kick-off time, team news, predicted lineups and ones to watch

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal travel to Liverpool for the second time in the space of four days as they face off in the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final. 

Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: How to watch, kick-off time, team news, predicted lineups and ones to watch
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: David Luiz of Arsenal closes down Roberto Firminio of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on September 28, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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By Tom Rodgers

It will be another tough test for for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Quarter-Final of the Carabao Cup, a trophy the Spaniard will be hopeful of winning to boost hopes of European qualification just incase they don't make the European spots in the league. 

Team News

Arsenal will be without Calum Chambers for the trip along with Shkodran Mustafi, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith-Rowe.

Eddie Nketiah may well get a recall to the side after scoring in the last round and Nicolas Pepe may also be included.

Liverpool on the other hand will be without new signing Thiago Alcantara as he was diagnosed with COVID-19. They will also be without captain Jordan Henderson. Joel Matip is also still struggling with a knock. 

Predicted Line-ups

Liverpool: Adrian; N Williams, R Williams, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Grujic, Jones, Keita; Shaqiri, Jota, Origi

Arsenal: Leno; Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Bellerin, Willock, Xhaka, Saka; Pepe, Nketiah, Nelson

Ones to watch

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This game is going to be a battle and Nketiah will be one to look out for as he looks to push Lacazette all the way for a place in the starting XI. 

His speed and clinical ability in front of goal makes him a great option for Arteta. The Englishman has netted in two of his last games and is proving to be a worthy forward in the cup. 

Another one to look out for is Bukayo Saka, the winger turned wing-back has been flying for Arsenal so far and he has begun the season well. 

He has been involved in a lot of good stuff that the Gunners have played so far and will be looking to cement himself in the starting XI moving forward.

Previous Meeting

These two sides met on Monday night in the Premier League and Arsenal will feel slightly gutted they didn't come away with at least a point. 

The Gunners started well, while Liverpool dominated the ball, Arsenal nicked the ball and broke with speed as Ainsley Maitland-Niles got in down the left-hand side, his cross was mis-kicked by Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson and Lacazette was on hand to open the scoring.

Liverpool responded straight away through Sadio Mane and quickly went into the lead through Robertson, making up for his earlier error. 

Lacazette had a great chance to level the score in the second-half but his effort was struck straight at Alisson

Liverpool confirmed all three points with a late goal through new signing Diogo Jota as they won 3-1.

How to watch

The game is available to watch live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.