Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Declan Rice should return but questions remain over Noni Madueke’s fitness

The Gunners travel to Anfield this afternoon for what looks set to be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.

Arsenal's task is made harder by the question marks still hanging over several attackers, whether that be related to injuries or poor form.

Bukayo Saka remains unavailable as he awaits a further scan on a quad injury suffered against Bayern Munich amid reports that he could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, while fellow winger Madueke missed the shock Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood in midweek due to an ankle issue.

Fitness battle: Noni Madueke is fighting to be ready for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool

Madueke's availability is particularly significant considering that Max Dowman is suspended after his late red card against Fleetwood.

Arsenal appealed that decision but were unsuccessful and the teenager remains banned for the next three domestic matches.

The Gunners are set to be bolstered by the return of Christos Tzolis, who is in contention to make the squad for the first time since before the last international break.

He has recovered from a hamstring injury and took full part in first-team training on Friday, as did Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori after their recent minor issues.

Both Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres were incredibly poor against Fleetwood and neither have done enough to suggest that they should be starting up front against Liverpool.

Havertz in particular had an awful night in the cup upset, but Arteta often turns to the German in the biggest matches.

Predicted Arsenal XI vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimaraes; Madueke, Odegaard, Eze; Havertz

Injured: Saliba, Saka