Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool: As It Happened

Huge three points for the Reds in a comfortable 3-0 victory

Mane should score after another fine delivery from Alexander-Arnold. Two minutes left

Rhys Williams replaces Ozan Kabak

Jota arrives on the scene to make it 3-0 to Liverpool after some woeful defending from Arsenal

Aubameyang off for Arsenal and Gini Wijnaldum on to replace Firmino for Liverpool

So close for Salah, who is denied  by Leno after a sublime through ball from Firmino

Salah somehow makes it two nil from a ridiculous angle

Pretty much Jota's first touch as his powerful header fires Liverpool into the lead. All about the cross from Alexander-Arnold though

Jota scores from a wonderful Alexander-Arnold cross

Left back Andy Robertson replace by Jota

Diogo Jota is stripped and ready for Liverpool on the hour mark

Mohamed Elneny is preparing to come on for Arsenal

Almost opens up for Salah after excellent build-up play by Liverpool

No subs from either side at half time

Back underway in North London

0-0 at the break despite Liverpool creating decent chances

Kieran Tierney will be replaced after picking up a knock. Cedric will take his place

Still goalless as we approach five minutes before half time

Another huge chance goes begging as Milner misses the target with the goal at his mercy after superb work from Alexander-Arnold

Silky footwork from Firmino see the chance open up but the shot drifts wide

Huge chance wasted for Liverpool as Mane's square ball is just about cleared before it can reach Salah

Header from Mane is straight at Leno without enough power to cause a problem

Scrappy in the last few minutes as free kicks make the game stop start

Liverpool with more of the possession but Arsenal making life difficult sitting deep

Another shot from distance, this time from Fabinho. Once again it's dragged wide of Bernd Leno's right hand post

Long range volley from James Milner dragged wide of target. First effort on goal from either side

Quiet few minutes as Liverpool look to press high

Enterprising run from Sadio Mane almost fashions an opening but the final pass is misplaced

We are underway and it's Liverpool who kick off through Thiago

The two teams are walking out ahead of kick off in what is set to be a hugely important night in the race for the top-four

We are just 10 minutes away from kick off at the Emirates Stadium

“Diogo (Jota) returned from injury for us and played two intense games with Portugal, he felt a few things here and there. Same with Gini (Wijnaldum)

On Chelsea losing. “It's always the same, things only change if we win football games. We still have to win here. Nothing has changed since yesterday.''

Liverpool will be looking to move just two points adrift of 4th place Chelsea with a victory here and will be likely be buoyed by Mikel Arteta's team selection. 

Whilst there is plenty of attacking threat in the home lineup, their defensive frailties have come to the fore often and could be exploited once again here.

In a huge double blow to the hosts' chances both Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are missing from their lineup

Roberto Firmino back in from the start for the Reds on what is an all-important night

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I will be back an hour before kick off with confirmed team news and more pre-match build up, previews and manager quotes. 

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Keita, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Leno, Chambers, Gabriel, Mari, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Pepe, Lacazatte, Aubameyang. 

Liverpool will remain without their long-term absentees - including Jordan Henderson. 

Roberto Firmino meanwhile will be available for selection having missed the Reds' last three matches with a knee problem. 

Attacking youngsters Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are both doubts for this clash. 

Experienced centre-back David Luiz was ruled out entirely yesterday. 

Given what's at stake a point is of little use to both sides and because of that we can expect a free-flowing attacking contest. 

Liverpool will be looking to hit form ahead of a UEFA Champions League tie with Real Madrid, whilst Arsenal face Slavia Prague next Thursday in the Europa League.

Jurgen Klopp's side enjoyed an upturn in form prior to the international break, signing off with a 1-0 victory over Wolves. 

Arsenal meanwhile had looked in complete disarray against West Ham before earning a point having been 3-0 down. 

Remarkably, give the struggles both sides have endured at differing stages this season, both managers come into this clash with faint hopes of leading their sides to a top-four finish. 

Those hopes received a timely boost earlier today when Chelsea were beaten 5-2 in a shock result against West Brom.

If you want to watch the game on TV, the clash can be found on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you want to follow live updates of the game, VAVEL UK is your best option! 

Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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