Arsenal held Liverpool to an entertaining 1-1 draw in front of a vociferous Anfield on Saturday evening. The result means that the Gunners will head into Christmas top of the table, just one ahead of Liverpool with 40 points from 18 games in the season.



It was the visitors who started the better of the two sides as they took the lead in the 4th minute. Center-back Gabriel Magalhaes rose highest to direct home a header from Martin Odegaard’s freekick before Mikel Arteta’s side were lucky not to concede a penalty midway in the first half. Replays showed that the ball hit Odegaard’s left hand in the box, but VAR waved away the penalty appeal.



Despite falling behind, Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated proceedings and it was Mohamed Salah who smashed in from inside the box in the 29th minute to restore parity going into the tunnel. 



The hosts continued their superiority in the second half and came close to scoring the second when Joe Gomez just curled wide. It was then Trent Alexander-Arnold who struck the post in the 72nd minute as Arsenal survived a Liverpool onslaught to grab a vital away point. &nbsp;



<h2>As it happened</h2>



Liverpool and Arsenal have a monumental top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, and this page has all live updates in the fixture. Entering the matchday, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a> holds a one-point edge on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> to hold the top spot in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> table. Therefore, the winner of this game will go to the top of the table. Importantly, that is before Christmas. 


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The league leader at Christmas has long been a gauge of the remainder of the season. Since the 2009/10 season began, the league leaders at Christmas went on to win the league 10 out of 14 seasons. That included Leicester City in the 2015/16 season and Liverpool in the 2019/20 campaign when it ended its title drought. Last season, though, Arsenal led before Boxing Day. Manchester City usurped the title from the Gunners late in the season.



It still sets up a pivotal game for the remainder of the season. With Aston Villa nipping at both clubs’ heels, a draw opens the door for the Villans to jump these two clubs.



<h2>LIVE: Arsenal travels to Liverpool in top-of-the-table clash</h2>



Both of these clubs have been on sensational campaigns this season. Deservedly so, they are the top contenders to dethrone Manchester City’s hegemony in the Premier League. Consequently, this is not an easy game for either team.



Liverpool suffered a draw in league play last time out against Manchester United. Despite United missing a chunk of key players and playing on dismal form, Liverpool could not break down the United defense. Arsenal got back to winning ways with a strong win over Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side can take advantage of its lack of a game midweek to pounce on Liverpool. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/liverpool-vs-west-ham-live-last-league-cup-semifinal-spot-20231220-WST-478587.html">Reds swatted aside West Ham</a> in the League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. 



PHOTO: IMAGO.

The team news are in

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Havertz, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, Saka

Liverpool have the edge

The hosts are unbeaten in 10 home league games against Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp's side will be certain favorites for today.&nbsp;
Arsenal haven't been able to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 league games, which is a worry.&nbsp;

Its not long now

It promises to be a fantastic atmosphere at Anfield as the players walk out. The Kop is in full voice.&nbsp;

And we are off

Arsenal get us underway. The Gunners make a great start as they get an early corner but nothing comes of it.&nbsp;

4' Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal

From Odegaard'd freekick it's Gabriel who heads in. Anfield is stunned. VAR confirms the goal.
It was poor goalkeeping by Alisson. The Brazilian came out hesitantly and was in no man's land.&nbsp;

Liverpool seem to have settled down

The Kop is in full voice as the hosts seem to have settled down after conceding.&nbsp;

15' Arsenal are being brave as Liverpool come close

Jesus comes close after a great Arsenal break. In a matter of seconds, Liverpool go up the pitch and Salah misses a sitter to put it in the side-netting.&nbsp;

21' VAR says no penalty

Odegaard is lucky as the ball hits his left hand in the box but VAR confirms that's not enough for a penalty.
Arsenal have some great possession and following the buildup, Odegaard shoots wide

29' Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

Its a brilliant ball from Alexander-Arnold to find Salah in the right wing and the Egyptian gets past Zinchenko and smashes it in. Poor defending from Zinchenko there.&nbsp;

33' Liverpool forced to make a switch

Tsimikasbundles into Klopp on the sidelines as Saka fouls him. There is a break in play as the left back receives treatment. Gomes replaces him.&nbsp;

38' Can Liverpool get in front before the break

The Reds are in full flow and will look to grab the getaway goal before the first-half whistle.&nbsp;
Saka is booked for barging down Jones.&nbsp;

41' Big chance for Arsenal

Saka is through on goal as Alisson commits. But the English winger gives the ball away as falls to Martinelli who drags it wide. What a chance for the visitors.&nbsp;

Half Time: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

It's all square the break. The second half promises to be a cracker.&nbsp;
Endo and Havertz both receive a yellow for respective fouls.&nbsp;

46' Underway in the second half

49' Rice goes into the book

The midfielder is shown the yellow for holding back Gakpo

52' Its end to end

This is nothing short of a spectacle. Both teams are trading punches. Gomez almost gives his side the lead as he curls just wide, Arsenal are all over the place.&nbsp;

60' The game seems to have calmed down a bit

Arsenal haven't created anything this half as the pace is slowed down a little.&nbsp;

67' Both side make changes

Diaz has to come off for an injury as Elliot replaces the Colombian.&nbsp;
Gakpo and Jones also come off for Nunez and Gravenberch.
Arsenal send Trossard on for Martinelli.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

71' How have Liverpool not scored

Elliot's drive takes a deflection on its way out. That was close. Seconds later, Liverpool are 4 on 2 and Alexander-Arnold hits the post. How have the Reds not scored there. Unbelievable

77' Arsenal make a switch

84' Salah goes into the book

The Egyptian is shown a yellow for bringing down Nketiah. Now the Arsenal striker is also booked for fouling Endo.&nbsp;
Can either side get a winner?

Full Time: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

Arsenal will be the happier of the two sides as it finishes 1-1

Arsenal hold Liverpool at Anfield in top of the table clash

Liverpool and Arsenal have a monumental top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, and this page has all live updates in the fixture.

After controversially losing to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/newcastle-united-tv-schedule/">Newcastle</a> last weekend, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a> got back on track on Saturday with a 3-1 win against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/burnley-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Burnley</a>. The Gunners grabbed all three points thanks to three different goalscorers in the game. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko all managed to find the back of the net for the north London club.



Burnley entered the matchday desperately in need of a positive result. After all, the club sat in the relegation zone with one win, one draw, and nine losses. Their four points are two behind <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/luton-town-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Luton Town</a>, which is just outside the drop zone. However, the dismal start to the season continued for the Clarets.



The only dent in the match for Arsenal was the fact that Fabio Vieira was sent off late in the game. The midfielder was given a straight red card for a mistimed and dangerous tackle on Burnley’s Josh Brownhill. Nevertheless, the Gunners managed to hold on to their lead and take home the much needed points.



<h2>Win puts Gunners only behind City in table on goal difference</h2>



Arsenal now sits level on points with league-leading <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a>. The reigning <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> champions, however, have an opportunity to extend their lead this weekend. City faces <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> on Sunday, November 12th.



Keep track of how the game unfolded with updates between Burnley and Arsenal down below.



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Can Arsenal shake off last week's controversy?

Mikel Arteta felt hard done by VAR decisions last week against Newcastle. As a result of the loss, Arsenal slumped to fourth in the Premier League. Burnley presents an opportunity to get back on track, but Vincent Kompany and the Clarets will do everything in their power to ensure that does not happen.

Arsenal team news is in

Mikel Arteta has named his starting XI, as typical mainstay Ben White misses out:
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<li>GK: David Raya</li>
<li>RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu</li>
<li>CB: William Saliba</li>
<li>CB: Gabriel</li>
<li>LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko</li>
<li>DM: Jorginho (C)</li>
<li>CM: Declan Rice</li>
<li>CM: Kai Havertz</li>
<li>RW: Bukayo Saka</li>
<li>LW: Gabriel Martinelli</li>
<li>CF: Leandro Trossard</li>
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Burnley reveals starting XI against Arsenal

Vincent Kompany names an unchanged starting lineup:
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<li>GK: James Trafford</li>
<li>RB: Vitinho</li>
<li>CB: Dara O'Shea</li>
<li>CB: Jordan Beyer</li>
<li>LB: Charlie Taylor</li>
<li>RM: Johann Berg Gudmundsson</li>
<li>CM: Sander Berge</li>
<li>CM: Josh Brownhill (C)</li>
<li>LM: Luca Koleosho</li>
<li>FW: Zeki Amdouni</li>
<li>FW: Jay Rodriguez</li>
</ul>

Both clubs looking to enter break on a high

Today's matchup is the final fixture for both teams before the international break. Arsenal will be looking to close the gap on the league-leaders Manchester City. Meanwhile, Burnley hope to get out of the relegation zone with a win.

Arteta gives reason for White absence

The Arsenal boss has revealed that Ben White dealt with "some issues" during the latter stages of the Sevilla match. The defender misses his first Premier League game since May of 2022.

Kickoff!

Visiting Burnley gets the game started from north London.

5' Gabriel heads over the bar

Arsenal defender Gabriel heads the first shot of the game over the bar from a corner kick by Bukayo Saka.

8' Amdouni stings Raya's gloves with shot

Burnley striker Amdouni hits a powerful shot from distance, but Raya is there to make the save.

13' Burnley defense holding on so far

Arsenal has had plenty of possession in the middle of the pitch so far, but hasn't been able to break down the opposing defense yet.

20' Trafford saves Saka shot

After a scramble inside the box, Saka sends a dangerous shot towards to top corner of Trafford's goal. The keeper, however, makes a nice diving save.

23' Saka goes down in the box but no penalty awarded

Arsenal hits on the counter as Saka races towards goal, but Burnley sniffs out the danger with referee Michael Oliver waving away a penalty claim.

25' Gunners starting to find their feet

Arsenal is now attacking in waves with Trossard and Havertz both having chances to give the Gunners the lead.
Arsenal 0 - Burnley 0

Odd camera angle for the game

The camera angle on the Peacock stream is making the match a bit annoying to watch. It seems as if the camera is constantly moving.

30" Big chance for Havertz!

Havertz heads over the bar from close range. The midfielder should have hit the target from there.

31' Burnley nearly scores on ensuing play

Gudmundsson finds himself racing towards the Arsenal goal in possession of the ball. Raya, however, makes a solid low save to deny the potential goal.&nbsp;

36' Trafford makes another save!

Trossard now takes a shot on goal from just outside of the box. The Burnley goalkeeper, however, makes a good save.

41' Five minutes to go before halftime

Arsenal has had their chances, but has yet to capitalize. Burnley's plan is working so far.

45' + 1' ARSENAL GOAL

The Gunners finally find their breakthrough as Trossard heads the ball into the net from just a few feet away. However, the Belgian has seemingly hurt himself by smashing into the post.
Arsenal 1 - Burnley 0

45' + 3' Trossard grimacing in pain

The goalscorer was checked on by Arsenal's medical staff for about two minutes, but he seems to be okay to continue. It looked like Trossard's arm took much of the force from the post.

HALFTIME

Arsenal takes a 1-0 lead into the halftime break thanks to the late goal from Trossard.

46' Second half underway!

The second half starts at the Emirates Stadium in north London.

Peacock still opting for tactical feed

It seems as if the other Premier League matches from the world feed are using the traditional camera angle, but Peacock has instead chosen the tactical feed for this game.

50' Gabriel goes down in the box

The Arsenal defender goes down inside the Burnley box in a similar fashion as the now infamous Newcastle incident with Joelinton. Nevertheless, Michael Oliver waves play to continue.

54' BURNLEY GOAL!

The visitors strike back thanks to a goal by Brownhill. Arsenal players are complaining about a possible foul on Tomiyasu, but the goal stands. The shot struck an Arsenal defender on the way through Raya and into the net.
Arsenal 1 - Burnley 1

57' Trafford keeps scoreline level 

Martinelli peppered Trafford with a shot from close range. The ball then went out for a corner kick.

58' ARSENAL GOAL!

Trossard takes the ensuing corner and sends a perfect pass to Saliba right in front of Trafford. The Arsenal defender converts the header to give his club the lead.
Arsenal 2 - Burnley 1

59' Arsenal substitution

Arteta makes his first substitution of the game as Fabio Vieira enters the fray for Havertz.

65' Koleosho shoots wide

The Burnley starlet takes a shot from distance, but the ball goes well wide of Raya's post.

67' Rice narrowly misses target

Rice then takes his shot from long range. Trafford was a bit worried as he dove for the ball, but the shot goes about a yard outside of the post.

74' ARSENAL GOAL!

Zinchenko scores for the Gunners with an acrobatic karate finish inside the box. Saliba first hit the bar with another header then the ball fell straight to the Ukrainian.&nbsp;
Arsenal 3 - Burnley 1

79' Taylor blocks Trossard shot

Trossard was in a good position to hit a strike and extend his team's lead, but Burnley was able to block the shot before it became dangerous.

80' Burnley substitutions

Kompany makes his first changes of the match as Aaron Ramsey and Bruun Larsen enters the game for Amdouni and Koleosho.

82' Arsenal substitutions

Saka and Trossard are both substituted by Arteta in place of Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson.
Arsenal 3 - Burnley 1

83' RED CARD!

Vieira has been sent off by Michael Oliver for a mistimed and dangerous attempted tackle on Brownhill. The Gunners will have to see out the game with 10 players.

85' Burnley substitution

Burnley captain Brownhill makes way for Michael Obafemi.

88' Burnley substitution

Vitinho is now taken off in place of Wilson Odobert. The substitute is a more attacking player as Burnley look for a few goals.

89' Arsenal substitution

Martinelli is replaced as he grabs his hamstring. Worrying sign for Arsenal fans. Defender Jakub Kiwior enters the fray to help stabilize the Gunners defense.

90' Six added minutes

The sign goes up and shows that there will be six added minutes in this game as Burnley looks for multiple goals.

90' + 3' Yellow card

Gudmundsson is booked for a heavy tackle on Rice.

90' + 6' Jorginho down after friendly fire

Kiwior catches captain Jorginho with an accidental boot to the face inside Arsenal's box. The midfielder is receiving treatment from the medical staff.

FINAL: Arsenal 3, Burnley 1

Arsenal picks up three points despite going down to 10 men. They are now level on points with Manchester City atop the table, but the reigning champs still get to play tomorrow.
Burnley, on the other hand, remains 19th and can even drop to the cellar if Sheffield United can pick up a point on Sunday.

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