Arsenal are looking to break back into the top four in the Premier League (Picture: Getty Images)

Football fans are in for a festive treat on Friday night as Arsenal take on Liverpool at the Emirates in the Premier League.

This time of the year is packed full of games and just as people finish work for the holiday season, we are gifted what should be a great contest in north London.

The Gunners are one point behind the Reds so will be looking to leapfrog them into fourth spot in the table with a victory at home.

However, Liverpool have won their last three against Arsene Wenger’s men so will be confident of holding onto their Champions League place.

Mohamed Salah has been in supreme form for Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images)

When is Arsenal vs Liverpool?

The match is on Friday, December 22 with kick-off at 7.45pm.

What TV channel is Arsenal vs Liverpool on?

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be showing the game live with coverage on both starting at 7pm.

Arsenal are struggling for consistency (Picture: Getty Images)

Team news

Arsene Wenger remains without Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey, as well as long-term injury problem Santi Cazorla.

Daniel Sturridge and Joel Matip face late fitness tests, but Jurgen Klopp will definitely be missing Alberto Moreno and Nathaniel Clyne.

Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed himself against Arsene Wenger in recent seasons (Picture: Getty Images)

What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Arsenal – 6/4

Draw – 15/8

Liverpool – 13/5

Head-to-head in last five meetings

27 Aug 2017 – Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal – Premier League (Firmino, Mane, Salah, Sturridge)

04 Mar 2017 – Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal – Premier League (Firmino, Mane, Wijnaldum) (Welbeck)

14 Aug 2016 – Arsenal 3-4 Liverpool – Premier League (Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chambers) (Coutinho x2, Lallana, Mane)

13 Jan 2016 – Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal – Premier League (Firmino x2, Allen) (Ramsey, Giroud x2)

24 Aug 2015 – Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool – Premier League

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