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Liverpool v Arsenal: Both sides without key players for rearranged Carabao Cup semi-final first leg

Both Liverpool and Arsenal will be missing key players for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita are at the Africa Cup of Nations, as are Arsenal quartet Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe, Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey.

Thiago Alcantara (hip) and Divock Origi (knee) remain absent for Liverpool.

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka (Covid-19) will be assessed, as will Emile Smith Rowe (groin) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf).

Regarding his club's selection problems before Thursday's game at Anfield, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: "It is extremely volatile and uncertain.