Can Barnsley pull off an FA Cup upset? Will injuries derail Liverpool's shot and silverware? Talking points ahead of the FA Cup clash.

When Liverpool faltered earlier this year, Arsenal picked up steam. They went on a run that led to them grabbing first place in the Premier League, a spot they have not relinquished over the past couple of months. The Gunners are riding a five-match win streak in league play, having won seven matches overall dating back to last month.

The biggest game of this Premier League matchweek is Arsenal hosting Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. It is the last game of matchweek 21 of the Premier League. Arsenal are top of the Premier League table while Liverpool sits 4th. Arsenal is on 48 points after 20 league games, and Liverpool is on 34 points after 20 league games.

At the very last moment...!Liverpool traveled to Fulham this Sunday evening, just four days before heading back to London to face Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Thursday

The Premier League leaders host the current champions on Thursday evening before a global TV audience. Football betting writer Frank Monkhouse shows how you can use the Flashscore app to create data-led predictions.

The thing is, Liverpool is always capable of a big performance against a big side — even if the Reds are missing key players. Arne Slot’s side has played poorly this season, but it’s been rare that poor performances have come against opposition that garners serious respect.

Reigning champions Liverpool welcome a resilient Leeds United to Anfield for a New Year’s Day showdown. Notably, this clash comes just weeks after their high-scoring 3-3 draw at Elland Road.

Fulham vs Liverpool preview, pressure points in west London. Liverpool travel to Craven Cottage this weekend with urgency humming beneath the surface. The new year began without t

Liverpool began 2026 with a goalless draw against Leeds United at Anfield, leaving them in fourth and 12 points behind league leaders Arsenal

How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. In-form Inter Milan host struggling Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with the Reds underwhelming defence of ...

Liverpool’s form is not great by any stretch of imagination. Still, with 34 points from 20 matches, the Reds are in fourth position in the Premier League table, which is definitely not catastrophic for them.