Arsenal and Liverpool have named their teams for tonight’s Premier League blockbuster at the Emirates Stadium — and it’s a big one. Liverpool make just one change with Jeremie Frimpong back in the XI, while Hugo Ekitike misses out again as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue.
Kick-off time (Thursday, January 8, 2026)
- UK (GMT): 8:00 PM
- Europe (CET): 9:00 PM
- US & Canada (ET): 3:00 PM
- US (CT): 2:00 PM
- US (MT): 1:00 PM
- US (PT): 12:00 PM
- India (IST): 1:30 AM (Friday, Jan 9)
- Australia (AEDT): 7:00 AM (Friday, Jan 9)
- New Zealand (NZDT): 9:00 AM (Friday, Jan 9)
In the UK, the match is live on Sky Sports — here’s the official broadcast and streaming guide: Sky Sports: how to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool .
Liverpool confirmed XI
Liverpool (starting XI): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Gakpo
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Gomez, Robertson, Ramsay, Jones, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Chiesa
Arsenal confirmed XI
Arsenal (starting XI): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Trossard, Gyökeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Nørgaard, Merino, Madueke, Eze, Martinelli, Jesus
Key talking points before kick-off
- Only one Liverpool change: Frimpong returns, with Curtis Jones dropping to the bench.
- Ekitike still out: Liverpool’s striker remains unavailable, leaving Slot’s forward options thinner than usual.
- Chiesa travels: Online rumours are put to bed as Federico Chiesa is among the substitutes and available if needed.
- Big midfield battle: Rice–Zubimendi–Ødegaard vs Mac Allister–Gravenberch–Szoboszlai could decide the rhythm of the game.
With both teams close to full strength and attacking talent all over the pitch, this one has the feel of a defining night — whether you’re watching at 8pm in London or in the early hours elsewhere.
