Arsenal has missed a chance to pull eight points clear in the Premier League after being stifled in a 0-0 home draw with Liverpool.

All eyes turn to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening for the tantalising battle between league leaders Arsenal and reigning champions Liverpool. Last seas

Arsenal wanted a statement, but there won’t be much more said about this 0-0 draw with Liverpool at all – outside the controversy surrounding Gabriel Martinelli ’s shameful moment. It was perhaps surprising that Arne Slot’ s players didn’t respond with even greater fury after he pushed a clearly injured Conor Bradley off the pitch.

Mikel Arteta had the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke to call on from the bench. Liverpool did not make a change until stoppage time, one that was injury-enforced and that felt telling. With a much stronger squad and the team in a much more positive place than their opponents, Arsenal failed to take the initiative.

Arsenal will aim to extend their lead at the top when they host defending champions Liverpool FC in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.

In terms of the Premier League standings, the stakes are highest for Liverpool. Having played one game fewer than those sides around them, Slot’s team sit fourth in the table, nine points adrift of Aston Villa but just one ahead of fifth-placed Brentford. Sunderland, in 10th, are only four points away from Liverpool.

Arsenal vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, Thursday, January 8, 2026. The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League ahead of kick-off at 8pm.

Liverpool are certain to be without six players for their Premier League trip to Arsenal on Thursday evening, but Hugo Ekitike could be added to the list. Arne Slot ‘s forward ranks continue to bear the brunt of the absences, which will leave him to name a makeshift attack once more at the Emirates.

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The absence again of Hugo Ekitike, to go with Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah, somewhat forced the hand of the Dutchman, who replicated the approach of two false nines used to winning effect last season in the League Cup at Brighton and, more notably, the title clash at Manchester City.

Arsenal take on Liverpool in the Premier League, as they look to extend their advantage over rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa to eight points. Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery saw their sides held against Brighton and Crystal Palace, respectively, opening the door to a night for the Gunners to exploit.