Liverpool host Arsenal in early title clash at Anfield

Reigning champions Liverpool host last season's runners up Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 4.30pm BST in what promises to be a high-stakes early test for both sides chasing the Premier League title. The match pits two unbeaten teams against one another after two rounds: Liverpool have edged past Bournemouth and Newcastle, the latter secured by a 100th-minute winner from teenager Rio Ngumoha, while Arsenal sit top of the table on goal difference after wins at Manchester United and a 5-0 victory over Leeds and have not conceded a goal so far this season.

Liverpool arrive off a dramatic late victory but with defensive questions. Manager Arne Slot said in Friday's press conference that captain Virgil van Dijk is fit after suffering a heavy challenge in midweek and that there are no fresh fitness concerns over Conor Bradley and Alexis Mac Allister, both of whom trained this week. Slot faces selection decisions at right back with summer signing Jeremie Frimpong out; Dominik Szoboszlai started there against Newcastle and could retain the role, while Mac Allister is likely to return to midfield alongside Ryan Gravenberch.

Arsenal remain without winger Bukayo...