Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday looking to put another difficult spell behind them and strengthen their position in the Women’s Super League.

Renée Slegers' side have endured a frustrating domestic campaign so far, with their latest draw against Aston Villa extending an unwanted home record. However, they have enjoyed plenty of success against Liverpool in recent meetings and will be targeting another three points on Merseyside.

The hosts, meanwhile, will see this as an opportunity to take advantage of Arsenal's inconsistency. Gareth Taylor's side have struggled for results in recent weeks, but their unbeaten home record suggests this could be a difficult afternoon for the visitors.

Liverpool vs Arsenal match information

  • Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
  • Kick-off: 12pm GMT
  • Competition: Barclays Women's Super League
  • Venue: Anfield
  • UK TV coverage: Sky Sports Football and Sky One
  • US TV coverage: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+

Recent form: Arsenal need a response as Liverpool seek to end winless run

Arsenal's season has been far from straightforward, with Slegers continuing to face questions about her team's performances in the league.

Last weekend's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium was another frustrating result. After falling behind, the Gunners needed a late Alessia Russo equaliser to rescue a point, extending their wait for a first home victory in the WSL this season.

It also made Arsenal the first team in the competition's history to draw four consecutive home league matches.

There had been signs of improvement before that result. Arsenal ended a five-match winless league run by coming from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby, before recording an impressive victory over Benfica in the Champions League.

However, the draw against Villa has brought renewed scrutiny, and Slegers will know that her side need to start turning promising performances into consistent league victories.

Liverpool will be hoping to take advantage of that uncertainty.

Taylor's team made a positive start to the campaign, winning two of their opening four matches, but their form has dipped considerably. They were beaten 4-1 by West Ham United last weekend, with Vivien Endemann's late goal doing little to change the outcome.

The result extended Liverpool's winless run to four matches and left them 11th in the table.

Nevertheless, their home form offers encouragement. Liverpool are yet to lose on home soil this season, having beaten Everton in the Merseyside derby before drawing 2-2 with London City Lionesses.

Anfield could therefore provide a difficult test for an Arsenal side still searching for consistency.

Head-to-head: Arsenal dominate recent meetings

Recent history heavily favours Arsenal heading into Sunday's encounter.

The Gunners are seeking a sixth consecutive victory over Liverpool, having scored 12 goals across their previous five meetings.

Their most recent success came on the final day of last season, when they claimed a 3-1 victory at Anfield.

That result will offer confidence to Slegers' side, who have repeatedly found ways to hurt Liverpool in recent encounters.

However, the circumstances surrounding Sunday's match are different. Arsenal are still trying to find their rhythm in the league, while Liverpool have demonstrated that they can be difficult to beat at home.

Taylor's side will be determined to end their losing sequence against the Gunners, particularly with their own supporters behind them.

Liverpool vs Arsenal team news

Liverpool

Liverpool have several injury concerns ahead of Sunday's fixture.

Lily Woodham, Ceri Holland, Anna Jøsendal, Sophie Román Haug and Aurélie Csillag are all reported to be sidelined.

Following last weekend's heavy defeat against West Ham, Taylor could consider changes to his starting XI.

Endemann is among those who could benefit from a reshuffle. The attacker scored Liverpool's only goal in East London and will be hoping to earn a starting place after making an impact from the bench.

Arsenal

Arsenal will be without midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who remains sidelined through injury.

Selina Cerci and Chloe Kelly are also unavailable, leaving Slegers with some selection decisions to make.

Taylor Hinds could make another start at left-back against her former club, having featured in each of Arsenal's previous three matches.

However, there are several players pushing for a return to the starting XI. Emily Fox, Lisa Baum, Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius and Lotte Wubben-Moy are all potential options as Arsenal look to freshen things up after the draw against Villa.

Slegers has depth available, but she will need to find the right balance if Arsenal are to secure a much-needed league victory.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Keating; Kerr, Clark, Fisk, Bernabé; Nagano, Ramos; Kapocs, Bergström, Olsen; Endemann.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-2-2-2): Rodríguez; Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Hinds; Little, Stanway; Smith, Baum; Russo, Blackstenius.

Striver's prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal

This is a potentially awkward fixture for Arsenal, particularly given Liverpool's unbeaten home record and the pressure currently surrounding Slegers.

The Gunners have struggled to find consistency in the BWSL, but their recent record against Liverpool provides a reason for optimism.

Arsenal have scored 12 goals across their last five meetings with Sunday's opponents, and the attacking quality available to Slegers should give them opportunities to make another breakthrough.

Liverpool will certainly have their moments, especially if they can exploit any uncertainty in the Arsenal defence, but the visitors have enough quality to edge a closely contested encounter.

Striver's prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal.