The ninth week of the 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off with a crucial match at Anfield between Liverpool and Arsenal. Arsenal is looking to end a disappointing streak of 13 winless games in the league against Liverpool, while Liverpool is trying to change its recent run of failures.
Team Statistics and Conditions
Liverpool has won only once in its last eight Premier League matches against Arsenal, while Arsenal has not won in its last 13 matches at Anfield. Arsenal's last victory at Anfield dates back to the 2012-13 season. If Arsenal wins, it could become the second team in Premier League history to reach 300 away victories; a feat only Manchester United has achieved.
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Other Team Challenges
Manchester City will seek to recover from its recent defeat against Aston Villa when it faces Brighton, one of the highest-scoring teams this season. City has achieved 10 consecutive league victories on Halloween and has scored in its last 24 Premier League matches.
Chelsea will host Manchester United at home. Chelsea has lost its last two home games on October 31 and is trying to recover from its recent slump. Manchester United has not won in its last eight matches across all competitions and is looking to maintain its successful run against Chelsea, having won both encounters last season.
Fulham continues its momentum after a poor start with two consecutive victories and is looking for a third straight win. Aston Villa is also trying to maintain its good form, having suffered only one defeat in its last 18 home games against Fulham.
In other matches, Bournemouth will face Leeds United at home, and Brentford will meet Nottingham Forest. Brentford has scored in all eight of its Premier League matches, while Nottingham Forest is looking to improve its poor scoring record.
Finally, Newcastle United will face Everton in the last match of the week, aiming to secure a victory at home. Newcastle has only one win in its last six matches against Everton, and Everton has not won in its last nine away games.
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