Liverpool have a fairly kind run of fixtures before they journey to Arsenal on Jan. 8, with a visit from Leeds United on New Year’s Day following the clash with Wolves. The Reds then travel to Fulham three days later, before their battle with the Gunners.

Thursday's match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium kicks off at 3 p.m. ET. Hearing his Liverpool team branded as dull and boring is "hard to hear,"says manager Arne Slot although the Dutchman says he cannot completely disagree with the criticism.

The first assignment of 2026 for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool was a home game against Leeds United on New Year’s Day. Remarkably, just 26 days had passed since these two teams produced one of the games of the season, a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road, in addition to an explosive post-match interview from Mohamed Salah.