Liverpool vs Arsenal Live Stream (NBC Sports): Watch English Premier League Soccer Online
Liverpool and Arsenal will battle it out in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon as the fight for the season's Champions League top-four spots heats up. The game has a scheduled start time of 12.30 p.m. ET and takes place from Anfield in Liverpool. The game can be watched on TV on the NBC Sports network, or online through live stream (details below).
There is something about this fixture that captures the imagination. Going back to the teams' legendary rivalries in the 80's and 90's, when this game comes up in the calendar it always stands out as something special.
This season the two teams may not be right in the mix for the top of the table, however, they are in a direct battle for a top four spot, and games like this could determine ultimately which of the two will earn Champions League soccer next season.
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At the moment Arsenal occupy fourth spot in the English Premier League, having secured 50 points from their 25 games so far. They are just three points off second placed Tottenham, although the Gunners also have a game in hand over their north London rivals.
Manchester City are sandwiched between Arsenal and Spurs, with 52 points after the same number of games as Arsenal. All teams are way behind top team Chelsea, who appear to be running away with the EPL title. They are a full 10 points ahead of their closest rivals, Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are right in the mix for the Champions League spots too. They are just a single point behind the Gunners, although Arsenal also have the luxury of a game in hand over the Reds.
In team news, Liverpool skipper is out with a foot injury, and the Reds will also be missing Daniel Sturridge who has suffered a hip strain.
For the Gunners, Mesut Ozil was sent home from a training session on Thursday as he was ill. However, he has since recovered enough to be considered match fit.
Liverpool and Arsenal has a start time from 12.30 p.m. ET in a game live from Anfield. Fans can watch the game on TV on the NBC Sports network, or online through live stream by clicking here.
