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Arsenal face Anfield after 14-year winless run

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Arsenal travel to Anfield seeking to end a 14-year Premier League winless streak.
Arsenal sit second with 21 points after eight matches.
Liverpool sit fourth with 15 points after a 2-0 win over Brighton.
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Christos Tzolis due to injuries.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Manager Andoni Iraola rotated seven starters, giving youngsters Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni cup experience.
Virgil van Dijk said the Anfield crowd’s energy is restoring confidence in the new-look side.
Andy Madley will officiate Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal.

History

The FA Cup, launched in the 1871-72 season and traditionally staged at Wembley, has repeatedly reshaped club fortunes in English football. Arsenal’s 14 victories make them the competition’s most successful side, while Liverpool’s occasional triumphs illustrate how a cup success can revive confidence. The tournament’s historic weight still underpins today’s Arsenal-Liverpool clash.

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The FA Cup, launched in the 1871-72 season and traditionally staged at Wembley, has repeatedly reshaped club fortunes in English football. Arsenal’s 14 victories make them the competition’s most successful side, while Liverpool’s occasional triumphs illustrate how a cup success can revive confidence. The tournament’s historic weight still underpins today’s Arsenal-Liverpool clash.

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