How Arsenal could line up vs Liverpool without Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba

Arsenal boss faces a huge selection headache ahead of Sunday's crucial clash against Liverpool.

The Gunners sit four points behind Arne Slot's side, who currently top the Premier League table after eight games. are also three points behind reigning champions Manchester City who lie in second.

And they will head into this weekend's fixture without captain who has been out injured since September. There are also .

Saka has missed Arsenal's previous two fixtures after picking up an injury during the October international break. .

But the potential greater concern comes in defence, with coming off injured against Shakhtar. Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are all currently unavailable due to injury, while William Saliba is suspended after being sent off during Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth.

is a potential option at left-back in place of Calafiori. Zinchenko has just returned from injury and was left on the bench against Shakhtar but his experience maybe key in such a big game.

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Jakub Kiwior, meanwhile, should be given an opportunity to come into Arteta's side at centre-back alongside Gabriel. It would be no surprise though if Arteta picked one of his holding midfielders such as Thomas Partey or Jorginho in that position instead.

Who starts in midfield is also likely to be a talking point with Odegaard still out. If Saka is fit, Arteta may look to play Kai Havertz in the number 10 position.

Potential Arsenal lineup vs Liverpool without Calafiori and Saliba: Raya; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.