Arsenal Face 14-Year Anfield Curse as They Take on In-Form Liverpool
Arsenal visit Anfield on Sunday seeking their first Premier League win at the stadium in 14 years. Mikel Arteta's side face an in-form Liverpool team under Andoni Iraola in a high-stakes clash.
Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday aiming to end a 14-year winless streak in the Premier League against Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's side sit second in the table with 21 points from eight matches, level with leaders Manchester City, while Liverpool occupy fourth place with 15 points.
Liverpool enter the fixture following a resurgence under manager Andoni Iraola. After winning just one of their opening four league games, the Reds have secured three victories in their last four outings and boast a five-match winning run across all competitions. Striker Alexander Isak has been in prolific form, netting six goals in his last six league appearances, supported by Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, and Bradley Barcola.
Arsenal head into the match looking to bounce back from a shock League Cup exit on penalties against fourth-tier Fleetwood Town. Despite that domestic cup setback, the Gunners have excelled in the Premier League, winning seven of their first eight fixtures while conceding fewer big chances than any other side in the division.
Anfield has historically proven to be a formidable venue for Arsenal, who have not won a league match at the stadium since September 2012, enduring five draws and eight defeats in their last 13 visits. Arteta acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge, stating, "It has been 14 years since we last won there, and it is time to change that record."
The visitors will be without Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and the suspended Max Dowman, though Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Christos Tzolis have returned to training and are expected to be fit.
