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ARSENAL and Liverpool are all set to battle at the Emirates in a thrilling Premier League Super Sunday clash.Mikel Arteta was sweating over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber both players are fit to start.Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NowTVArsenal XI: Arsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Redknapp backs the RedsFormer Tottenham and West Ham boss Harry Redknapp has predicted a 2-1 win for Liverpool at the Emirates the afternoon.He told told BetVictor: “What a game this is set to be! Things haven’t been right for Arsenal of late. Even before last week’s red, they’ve been winning games by the odd goal and haven’t been as dominant of late. “I think they badly miss Martin Odegaard’s class and composure in the final third and they seem to be accumulating more injuries.”Liverpool may not catch the eye as much as they did under Jurgen Klopp, but they look organised, they have the league’s best defensive record and that’s not by accident. A win here and they probably become the title favourites.”No William Saliba is massive. His absence probably cost them the title a couple of seasons ago and I think it’s bound to be a factor here, he’s just that good. “I think Liverpool edge it and Mohamed Salah could be the difference, particularly if it looks like Riccardo Calafiori will be out as well.”Copy linkCopiedLaur KiddingLaura Woods has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivals this season.The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners “don’t look the part” amid their poor disciplinary record this season.Ahead of the match, Woods admitted Arsenal’s disciplinary record is a worry.She told BetMGM: “I do worry for Arsenal, with injuries and suspensions.”No Ricardo Calafiori, no Martin Odegaard, no Jurien Timber and no William Saliba. I tell you what, it’s pretty infuriating being an Arsenal fan at the moment!”What’s even more infuriating is feeling like a broken record and mentioning that the next day Tosin Adarabioyo only got booked for a foul just like Saliba’s on Diogo Jota.”Yes, we Arsenal fans moan, but we should also all be wanting to see consistency in the league with decisions like this because next week it’ll be your team. “Taking a bit of responsibility, though, Arsenal need to stop getting themselves into these situations. We’re literally leaking points and throwing away games. We don’t look the part at all!”Credit: PACopy linkCopied30 minutes to go We’re now just 30 minutes from the big kick off at the Emirates with the Liverpool bus seen here arriving a bit earlier today.This is a massive clash between two sides who are expecting to mount a serious title challenge with Man City.Pep Guardiola’s team strolled to a 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday to put the pressure back onto Arne Slot’s team – who can go back to the top with a win.Arsenal are currently six points of City and another defeat today would be a bitter pill to swallow, even at this early stage of the season. Copy linkCopiedWhat it all meansIt’s all change at the back for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with Jurrien Timber coming in for Ricardo Calafiori, Ben White moving into the middle because of William Saliba’s red card and Thomas Partey starting at right-back.Raheem Sterling also loses his place with Gabriel Martinelli coming in, while Bukayo Saka is back in the team after lots of hand wringing by Gooners in the last few days.Liverpool, meanwhile, have made three changes from the win over Chelsea last weekend with Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister coming back into the team.Diaz had missed Liverpool’s last three matches, having picked up an injury just before the international break, while Nunez and Mac Allister keep their places from midweek.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool team news – Diaz returnsLiverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.Subs: Jaros, Davies, Gomez, Endo, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Quansah, Morton.Copy linkCopiedArsenal team news – Saka INArsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz. Subs: Neto, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Nichols, Myles-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool’s absentee listArne Slot’s side have some problems of their own.Alisson continues to be sidelined after suffering a major hamstring issue against Crystal Palace at the beginning of the month.And he’ll be joined in the infirmary by Harvey Elliot who sustained a foot injury, and Diogo Jota due to abdominal pain.Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley are both uncertain.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedWill he cost the Gunners?Someone who isn’t injured but is unavailable for this match is highly-rated centre-back William Saliba.The French phenomenon earned his first-ever sending-off after VAR intervened and upgraded an initial yellow card to a red.William Saliba was initially booked for pulling back Bournemouth striker Evanilson.Saliba attempted to stop the Brazilian who was ready to burst completely clear mid-pitch.VAR Jared Gillett summoned on-pitch ref Rob Jones to the monitor.And after looking, Jones had no doubts as he waved a red to reduce the Gunners to 10 men.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal’s injury latest The Gunners have been struck with several injuries ahead of this huge Premier League clash.With Kieran Tierney out of the picture, Takehiro Tomiyasu suffering a fresh knee setback, Riccardo Calafiori being forced off midweek and Jurrien Timber not spotted in training, Mikel Arteta could struggle to field a back four.Looking further forward, Martin Odegaard is close to returning but this looks to be too soon and Bukayo Saka hasn’t featured since picking up a muscle strain on duties with England.However, images of Timber and Saka with the team at the hotel have been circulating on social media.Could this be mind games from Mikel Arteta?Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Arsenal vs LiverpoolThis is what Super Sunday’s in the Premier League are made of – English giants Arsenal and Liverpool facing off in a mouthwatering match at the Emirates – and SunSport will have the ENTIRE coverage right here.Going right back to last weekend, Arsenal suffered their first Prem away defeat since New Year’s Eve 2023 at the hands of a rejuvenated Bournemouth side.Goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert was enough for the Cherries to seal all three points, but the Gunners were dealt an even bigger blow when William Saliba picked up a red card.However, Mikel Arteta’s men did bounceback with a midweek Champions League 1-0 win against Shakthar Donetsk, albeit was far from convincing.Elsewhere, Liverpool are flying as they come into this game off back-to-back wins against Chelsea and RB Leipzig.Furthermore, with all of Arsenal’s absentees, they’ll be tipped to continue this impressive winning run and climb back to the top of the tree.But one thing about the Premier League is that you have to expect the unexpected which even comes down to injuries in the squad.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED travel to West Ham for a huge Premier League clash at the London Stadium this afternoon.Erik ten Hag’s men are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the top flight for the first time this season.Elsewhere, Tottenham face a tricky London derby clash against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea take on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.Kick off time: 2pmTV/Stream: Not available in the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPremier League resultsCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 2-1 Man UtdArsenal vs Liverpool – 4.30pmCopy linkCopiedFT! West Ham 2-1 Manchester UnitedYet another Premier League defeat for Manchester United.Two huge talking points that will be talked about for this week – the West Ham penalty which was a bit iffy and that Dalot miss.Boy, did that turn out to be costly…Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedAlmost FOURTEEN minutes of stoppage time has been played now!Garnacho slides a ball into the box for Zirkzee who has a side-footed attempt blocked!Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedEmerson with the chance to kill the game but his shot is straight at Onana.Up the other end, a ball into the box for Hojlund is missed by the Dane as time starts to run out with only a couple of minutes of added time left.Copy linkCopiedFT! Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamMateta’s goal the difference at Selhurst Park for Palace’s first win of the season!Copy linkCopied90+6 – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamEight yellow cards shown in this one but just that one goal still.Spurs have had more of the ball in the second half yet Crystal Palace have had more of the opportunities to kill the game.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleNkunku kicks the ball away after fouling Bruno G and is shown a yellow card this time.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleYeah, no penalty given. Good work from VAR.Nkunku escapes a booking for throwing himself to ground looking for it. Four minutes of stoppage time remaining.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea think they have a penalty when Nkunku goes down running alongside Burn.Simon Hooper takes his time to think about it before pointing to the spot.Having watched it back, it’s an absolute shocker of a decision and VAR will surely turn this over.Copy linkCopied90+2 – GOAL! WEST HAM 2-1 Manchester UnitedJARROD BOWEN scores from the spot!Onana goes the right way, down to his left but Bowen finds the corner. A huge goal for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY TO WEST HAM!In the 90th minute and Manchester United are FURIOUS!De Ligt adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings. Very soft, very controversial. A huge moment.And there’s going to be 12 minutes of added time too!Copy linkCopiedVAR check…David Coote on his way to the screen to review a penalty appeal for West Ham!A few of their players were calling for it, for a foul on Danny Ings….Copy linkCopiedCompetitiveMuch better from the Hammers in this half as they ramp up the pressure.United have been better since falling behind and it sets up a great closing stages.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeWhatever your loyalty, it’s heartwarming to see Romeo Lavia finally making an impact after such injury troubles.  Filling in for Chelsea’s captain Enzo Fernandez he has done a sterling job and set Palmer on his way for The Blues’ second goal.Copy linkCopied81 – GOAL! West Ham 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITEDWhat a huge goal this could well be!Diallo zips a clever ball to the back post to find Dalot all alone.He nods it back into a dangerous area and Zirkzee should be scoring with his head from there.Instead, he nods it into the path of CASEMIRO who heads from just a few yards out into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleHuge let off for Chelsea there as Alexander Isak bullies Levi Colwill off the ball and then goes round Robert Sanchez.With the goal gaping – and a team-mate free in the middle – he only needs to pass it across for a goal, but instead tries to beat another Chelsea defender and the ball drops out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresJust as we were heading into the final quarter of an hour in the 3pm games yesterday, it’s looking tight across the division.Latest scoresCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 1-0 Man UtdCopy linkCopied74 – GOAL! WEST HAM 1-0 Man UtdThe deadlock is broken – and it’s CRYSENCIO SUMMERVILLE!Garnacho – who has been woefully wasteful – with a poor ball inside which West Ham win back and get to Bowen wide on the right.He picks out Ings inside the area who scuffs his shot towards the back post and Summerville follows it in and slides in for a tap-in.His shirt is off as he bounds down the touchline in celebration!Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the London StadiumWest Ham have certainly improved in the second half although they could not have got any worse. The triple change at half-time has made a difference, Crysencio Summerville has added a spark and the home fans have finally found their voices.Although West Ham are on top, they do remain open at the back. As stalemates go, this is entertaining.Copy linkCopiedFrom Rob Maul at Selhurst ParkEberechi Eze should have been given a penalty when he was brought down in the Tottenham penalty box on 52 minutes. But neither the referee nor VAR decided to give one.  You do wonder sometimes if the Stockley Park officials are having a tea break because they should have overruled man-in-the-middle Darren Bond on that occasion.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamWell then. Arsenal fans will be crying out for a red card for Micky van de Ven here.Not just as it’s Spurs, but because William Saliba is missing today for a similar challenge.The Dutchman with a last-man challenge on Ismaila Sarr but it’s only a yellow card….Copy linkCopiedLate gameIt probably won’t surprise you to hear Bukayo Saka actually STARTS for Arsenal against Liverpool later.Arteta might’ve fooled one or two, mind you. But I’m pretty sure Arne Slot wasn’t one of those.Jurrien Timber, who was another one seemingly set to miss out, also starts.Our Arsenal vs Liverpool blog is now LIVE.Copy linkCopiedIronic cheersThe home support do have something to cheer about as De Ligt goes into the book for stopping a West Ham attack.Ironic cheers, perhaps. But still something to get excited about and now the atmosphere is picking up!Copy linkCopiedAnother chance goes beggingDecent build-up from United as West Ham continue to struggle to live with them.Rashford’s deep cross from the left finds Garnacho unmarked outside the back post but his left foot volley is into the side net.Copy linkCopied More