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Arsenal lineups for Liverpool clash as Viktor Gyokeres agreement reached and summer signing axed

Mikel Arteta could raise a few eyebrows when he names the Arsenal starting lineup to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

By Ryan Taylor · Football London

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Football London reporters proposed starting lineups for Arsenal's upcoming Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated his squad aims to end a 14-year Premier League winless run at Anfield.
Reporter Ryan Taylor suggested benching Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, proposing Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker.

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Football London writers have selected their preferred Arsenal starting lineups ahead of a Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Mikel Arteta previewed the match at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, noting that Arsenal will look to end a 14-year run without a league victory at the ground.

Journalist Ryan Taylor proposes dropping Viktor Gyokeres to the bench to deploy Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker, while fellow writer Stokes favors starting Kai Havertz. Both selections place David Raya in goal, with fitness decisions pending on left-back Riccardo Calafiori and midfielder Declan Rice.

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