Arsenal Faces Crucial Clash Against Dominant Liverpool

Arsenal's rough week continues as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Liverpool, following a defeat at Bournemouth and a strenuous win against Shakhtar Donetsk. Absences of key players may hinder their performance, while Liverpool's new manager Arne Slot boasts an impressive start. A loss could widen the gap with their main rivals.

Arsenal's smooth start to the season has encountered turbulence this past week, with the team keenly aware that a home defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday is not an option.

The North London club suffered their first loss since April at Bournemouth, missing out on three crucial points and losing star defender William Saliba to a red card for the Liverpool match. Arsenal clawed their way to a 1-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk, though it saw Riccardo Calafiori exit with an injury.

The Gunners face Liverpool's resurgent under new coach Arne Slot, who has steered the Reds to 11 victories in 12 games, setting club records in the process. Arsenal's position in the standings is precarious, trailing behind not only Liverpool but also rivals Manchester City, who anticipate a win over Southampton.

(With inputs from agencies.)