Liverpool v Arsenal – Confirmed lineups: Lacazette dropped, Klopp selection surprise as star name left out

Liverpool take on their title rivals Arsenal today as they aim to maintain their winning run.

The fixture takes place at Anfield, kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 (GMT).

Liverpool will be in high spirits following their 4-2 win over Hoffenheim on Wednesday night. The Reds secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stages.

Arsenal meanwhile will be desperate to bounce back from their disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Stoke City last weekend.

The pressure is already on Arsene Wenger and his side despite being just three weeks into the season.

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Jurgen Klopp is without his star playmaker Phillipe Coutinho, the Brazil international has been ruled out with a back injury.

Liverpool are also without their first-choice keeper Simon Mignolet. A reason behind the Belgium international’s omission is yet to be disclosed.

Wenger has decided to include Alexis Sanchez in his starting line-up. The Chile international returned to training after recovering from an abdominal injury.

Meanwhile, France international Alexandre Lacazette has been omitted from Wenger’s starting eleven.

Liverpool v Arsenal Confirmed lineups

Liverpool starting XI: Karius, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
Subs: Ward, Klavan, Alexander-Arnold, Grujic, Milner, Solanke, Sturridge.

Arsenal starting XI: Cech; Mustafi, Monreal, Kolasinac; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Xhaka, Bellerin; Ozil, Welbeck; Lacazette