Liverpool will aim to cap a fine end to 2018 with victory over Arsenal which will temporarily extend their lead over reigning champions Manchester City in the Premier League to a further nine points.
With Pep Guardiola's men not facing Southampton until Sunday, Jurgen Klopp's side can take a further grip on the title race if they can overcome the Gunners.
After a 22-game unbeaten run, Arsenal have struggled in recent weeks and were held to a disappointing draw by Brighton on Boxing Day .
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Unai Emery's team are winless at Anfield in their last five visits and have shipped at least twice in each of those failures.