Liverpool have picked up right where they left off last season, but not without a bit of drama. SoftFootball understands that Arne Slot's men are still finding the right balance between flair and control, having twice blown a 2-0 lead before rallying late to grab wins against Bournemouth and Newcastle.
The champions know they can't afford to let Arsenal hang around the way they let their first two opponents back into the game, especially with Anfield buzzing for a clash of this magnitude. A goal for Liverpool would also see them set a new club record by scoring in 37 straight league matches, a milestone the Kop will be desperate to witness.
With Cody Gakpo thriving at Anfield and Mohamed Salah always a threat in big games, Liverpool have the firepower to trouble anyone. But without Jeremie Frimpong, Slot will need to reshuffle his defense against an Arsenal side that punishes mistakes. Liverpool will be banking on their home form and the Anfield atmosphere to tilt the game in their favor, as they look to underline why they are still the team to beat in England.