Arsenal

Our perfect start to our Europa League group stage continued on Thursday night as we defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-0 at Emirates Stadium.

They came here and they tried to play exactly the same as they have played away or at home against any opponent, and probably that’s credit to the manager. How clear and brave they are in what they want to do. What I can say is that I’m really happy to have him in the team. When he puts the ball in the back of the net. That’s his mentality, and this is where we want to take him. We were really effective in the final third and we looked a threat, but in terms of composure and sometimes the timing between the units because they haven’t played together much, some levels were lacking a little bit and in football timing is everything. We all love his attitude and the qualities that he has, so we are really happy to have him. But then this is football, and there are so many uncontrollable circumstances that will determine if we go this way, or that way - we use this player, or that player. Every time he’s around the box he’s a real threat, really intelligent player and brave. We need to again start to create those moment, because they are really special. There are still a lot of things individually and collectively that need to be done better and they need to keep their standards as high as possible and to try to reach the next level and the next level. The same as the others, keep doing better and better.

Ahead of one of this season's biggest tests against Liverpool, Mikel Arteta spoke to the press about our opponents, our start to the season, ...

But as we're looking ahead, again, to where we want to be and at the moment, we are not there yet. I think one of the things in terms of how you measure success, as well as lifting trophies, is needing to understand where we were. Now, I look at the games with a different perspective - you have to be much cooler, and you have to prepare many other aspects that are relevant to beat them on Sunday. If you're able to win, we set an atmosphere and such a feeling of belonging and participation, I think it's much better. And we have to show those opponents again that we have reached the level and we are ready to compete against them. So it's something that we have to experience, and test because at the moment, we don't really know how it's going to play out. Well, we know that the fixtures that we've been given have no precedence in this league because of the World Cup and with everything that we have to play in between. You always hear about the weaknesses that you want to improve. The atmosphere they're creating every time we play for them is fantastic. I think the way he has established himself, the composure and leadership that he's shown on the pitch – it's done in a very natural way without any flashlights, just being himself. But at the moment, we cannot ask anything of them. Again, it's another really exciting game to play against one of the toughest opponents in this league.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side could get a psychological boost for their Premier League campaign by beating Liverpool and extending their lead ...

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Arsenal face off against Liverpool on Sunday in another huge test of their Premier League title credentials.

[FiveThirtyEight ](https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premier-league/)have backed the result to go against the grain for Arsenal so far this season. That's a record that Arteta will be looking to turn around, especially if his side wants to challenge at the top this season. They have been favourites in most of their games so far, including the North London Derby against Tottenham - who were unbeaten up until that point. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)are back in Premier League action this weekend as they host Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday. It's clear that they've been up there in every single competition for the last five years, so credit for what they've done." Their form has seen them tipped as potential title contenders this season, sitting one point ahead of champions Manchester City.

Here's how to watch Arsenal host Liverpool in the Premier League, as well as team news and the latest betting odds.

Sunday, October 9 Arthur Melo is also out with a muscle injury. Midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had surgery on a groin issue and will not return until December. Arsenal play host to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK. It kicks off at 4.30 p.m. Keen to watch the action?

Ahead of Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, GOAL takes a look at some of the big pre-match talking points, including the latest Gunners team news ...

Jurgen Klopp’s side have won six of the last seven Premier League meetings between the sides and also came out on top in the League Cup semi-final last season, winning 2-0 in north London. In fact, they have beaten their neighbours on home territory in five of their last six league meetings at the Emirates. [Whilst the victory against Tottenham in the north London derby was impressive, beating Spurs at home is hardly a rare occurrence for Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inside-arsenal-fck-it-mentality-arteta-table-toppers/blt2732fb4262b461f1).

Win moves Gunners 14 points clear of Liverpool · Arsenal failed to score in four games vs Reds last season · Liverpool have won last four Premier League meetings.

Liverpool have scored 103 goals against Arsenal in the Premier League. But they have a terrible recent record against Liverpool, losing five of the last six meetings between the sides in all competitions. The Gunners have enjoyed a superb start to the season, winning seven of their first eight league games.

LONDON: Premier League leaders Arsenal face a real test of their credentials against Liverpool on Sunday but they still have plenty of room for improvement, ...

"I am very conscious that we can get much better than what we are today ... "It is a really exciting game to play against one of the top opponents in this league," Arteta told reporters. They won 2-0 there last time around in March.

Chris Sutton expects Arsenal to simply turn up and steamroll Liverpool on Sunday despite all but writing off the Gunners under Mikel Arteta.

Supporters are allowed to dream but must be wary of the volatile media furore that engulfs the modern game. Despite this, Arsenal go into the clash as overwhelming favourites. Despite their stuttering start, Liverpool should provide a far sterner examination of what the Gunners can achieve in 2022-23. “The way Arsenal went at Tottenham last weekend was impressive and bodes well for this game too,” Sutton wrote. Jurgen Klopp's side were very comfortable against Rangers in the Champions League on Tuesday but they weren't tested defensively. However, the brutal reality is that Spurs were the first top side Arsenal have beaten all season.

Arsenal take on Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League tonight.Mikel Arteta's side have won their only Europa League game so far, a 2-1 victory in Zurich.

Arsenal have a massive game against Liverpool here at the Emirates looming on Sunday. That would have put the game to rest. Jesus glides past two defenders, showing brilliant skill in doing so, to get free in the Glimt box. Optimism.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 6, 2022 at 9:12 PM UTC October 6, 2022 at 9:13 PM UTC A lot of players haven't played a lot of minutes and you could feel that in their understanding what to do and when to do it. "But in general I think we lacked a bit of connection today between the players; too many simple things, too many giveaways. October 6, 2022 at 9:25 PM UTC October 6, 2022 at 9:37 PM UTC [Matt Turner](https://theathletic.com/football/player/matt-turner-5p5f3nxr8IWmxX0V/). Arsenal broke through in the 23rd minute,