What channel is Arsenal vs Liverpool on? Kick-off time and live stream

Liverpool travel to the Emirates to face league leaders Arsenal in a crucial match for both sides in the Premier League

Arsenal are set for a tough test as they host current Premier League champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been in red-hot form, establishing themselves at the top with wins over Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

Liverpool started this season with hopes of challenging Arsenal for the title, but their defence hit a bump in late September. Arne Slot's side have recovered from a string of consecutive losses, but have not managed to secure a win in their last two outings.

As a result, they find themselves 14 points adrift of Arsenal, who have won their last five league games. Here, Football London provides all the essential details for the match-up in north London.

When does Arsenal vs Liverpool kick off?

Arsenal and Liverpool is scheduled for 8pm on Thursday, January 8, at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners go into the game on a high following a 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Goals from Gabriel and Declan Rice helped secure the three points despite a fightback from the Cherries through Evanilson and Eli Junior Kroupi.

In contrast, Liverpool will be facing Arsenal just four days after their most recent draw in the league. The Reds drew 2-2 with Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

Despite goals from Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, Liverpool were denied victory by a stunning 97th-minute equaliser from Fulham's Harrison Reed.

Which channel will broadcast Arsenal vs Liverpool?

In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage typically commences an hour before kick-off to deliver commentary and the latest squad news. For those with compatible 4K televisions, the game will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

If you're looking to stream the match on a mobile device, tablet, or laptop, you can do so via the Sky Go app, which is included for all customers with a valid Sky Sports subscription.

Alternatively, supporters without a long-term contract can stream the match using a NOW Sports Membership. This offers a flexible way to access all Sky Sports channels on most smart devices for either a daily or monthly fee.

Team news for Arsenal vs Liverpool

Declan Rice netted twice in Arsenal's last match despite missing their previous encounter, and he will be a key figure in the Gunners' midfield.

Mikel Arteta should have Kai Havertz at his disposal for selection after the forward was given a rest over the weekend as a precautionary measure. However, the league leaders will still be without Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera, both of whom continue to be sidelined due to persistent muscle and ankle problems.

Liverpool manager Slot is dealing with a significant attacking deficit ahead of the crucial journey to north London on Thursday. With Alexander Isak out with a broken leg and Mohamed Salah away on AFCON duty, the Reds are closely monitoring Hugo Ekitike's situation.

Florian Wirtz is expected to start despite being substituted against Fulham. Cody Gakpo remains the primary option to spearhead the attack if Ekitike is not given the medical all-clear to start, following his absence on Sunday afternoon.