Arsenal are aiming to bounce back to Premier League winning ways as they host table toppers Liverpool.
The Gunners slipped to a first EPL loss of the campaign last weekend, losing 2-0 at Bournemouth, with Liverpool easing past Chelsea at Anfield.
Both teams have lost just once this season in league action, and it could be a game of tight margins at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta waiting on some late fitness in his squad.
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Captain Martin Odegaard remains sidelined with an ankle injury with center-back William Saliba serving a one-game suspension.
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori has also been ruled out with a knee issue but key duo Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are reportedly winning their fitness races.
Timber is tipped to replace Calafiori at left-back after missing Arsenal's last three games across all competitions.
Saka has not featured for Arsenal since returning injured from England duty earlier this month, missing the Bournemouth loss and the midweek UEFA Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk as Arteta opted for caution.
As per the latest update from the Evening Standard, both players were spotted with the squad at the team hotel last night, ahead of facing Liverpool
Arteta has downplayed their chances of starting against Arne Slot's visitors, but it could be a late call from the Spanish boss, with Saka a crucial missing part of the hosts attack in recent games.
