Liverpool vs Arsenal: Prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live, TV, head to head, odds - Premier League preview

Arsenal face a real test of the top four credentials on Saturday as they take on Premier League rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

The Gunners' hopes of winning the title are over for another season save for a spectacular collapse by Chelsea, but Champions League qualification is still very much to play for.

Just two points separate Arsenal (fourth) from Manchester United (sixth) before Liverpool's Monday-night clash with champions Leicester, and any slip-ups from hereon in could prove costly.

Jurgen Klopp's side have proved as inconsistent as they are thrilling, but have a fine record against top clubs at Anfield this season with wins against Tottenham and Manchester City as well as draws against Chelsea and Manchester United.

Saturday's encounter could well be a high-scoring match as well, with Arsenal seeking revenge after Liverpool won 4-3 at the Emirates on the opening day of the season.

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START TIME

Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday, March 4.

LIVE COVERAGE

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TEAM NEWS

Arsene Wenger faces problems in central midfield with Santi Cazorla ruled out for the rest of the season.

Aaron Ramsey is recovering from a calf problem but is not expected to be back for the trip to Anfield, while Mohamed Elneny is a doubt after being taken off against Sutton in the 2-0 FA Cup win with a calf complaint.

Mesut Ozil is expected to recover from a back injury in time, while Laurent Koscielny should be fit after departing the Gunners' Champions League loss at Bayern Munich with a hamstring problem.

Liverpool team news to follow Monday night's match vs Leicester.

POSSIBLE LINE-UPS

Liverpool starting XI: Mignolet, lyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner, Lallana, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Mane, Firmino, Coutinho

Arsenal starting XI: Cech; Bellerin, Koscielny, Mustafi, Gibbs; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xhaka; Walcott, Ozil, Iwobi; Sanchez

HEAD-TO-HEAD

PREDICTION

BETTING ODDS (via 888 Sport)

• Liverpool to win: 19/20

• Arsenal to win: 29/10

• Draw: 51/20

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Odds correct as of February 27 at 2pm.