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Arsenal's Arteta: Time to Prove Ourselves Against Liverpool

1/7/2026

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Arteta's Challenge Ahead

Arsenal Football Club manager Mikel Arteta said the team has "a point to prove" ahead of their match against Liverpool Football Club.
Arsenal Football Club currently leads the Premier League by six points over Manchester City Football Club.
Arteta described home support as energizing for the players.
Liverpool Football Club remains a formidable opponent despite a difficult season.
Liverpool Football Club defeated Arsenal in August.

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Ekitike's Injury Woes

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike may miss Arsenal's match after hamstring issues this week.
Ekitike has 11 goals this season and missed Liverpool's draw with Fulham.
Liverpool will also be without Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah (AFCON), and Wataru Endo.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta says Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera are sidelined, but Kai Havertz may return.
The match is crucial, with Arsenal leading the Premier League by 14 points.

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Arteta's Challenge Ahead

Arsenal Football Club manager Mikel Arteta said the team has "a point to prove" ahead of their match against Liverpool Football Club.
Arsenal Football Club currently leads the Premier League by six points over Manchester City Football Club.
Arteta described home support as energizing for the players.
Liverpool Football Club remains a formidable opponent despite a difficult season.
Liverpool Football Club defeated Arsenal in August.

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