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Mikel Arteta said: 'You need to believe you can compete,' with Arsenal having won only once in the past 19 matches against Jürgen Klopp's side.

Although Arsenal burnished their credentials with an exhilarating win over Spurs last Saturday there is a sense Liverpool would be a more telling scalp given the hold Klopp’s team have exerted on them. “You’ve seen a lot of [turnarounds] in this league and we are making assumptions,” he said. They have stormed to the Premier League’s summit with a tempo and rhythm reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s side, who have made a scratchy start and sit ninth.

Ahead of one of this season's biggest tests against Liverpool, Mikel Arteta spoke to the press about our opponents, our start to the season, ...

But as we're looking ahead, again, to where we want to be and at the moment, we are not there yet. I think one of the things in terms of how you measure success, as well as lifting trophies, is needing to understand where we were. Now, I look at the games with a different perspective - you have to be much cooler, and you have to prepare many other aspects that are relevant to beat them on Sunday. If you're able to win, we set an atmosphere and such a feeling of belonging and participation, I think it's much better. And we have to show those opponents again that we have reached the level and we are ready to compete against them. So it's something that we have to experience, and test because at the moment, we don't really know how it's going to play out. Well, we know that the fixtures that we've been given have no precedence in this league because of the World Cup and with everything that we have to play in between. You always hear about the weaknesses that you want to improve. The atmosphere they're creating every time we play for them is fantastic. I think the way he has established himself, the composure and leadership that he's shown on the pitch – it's done in a very natural way without any flashlights, just being himself. But at the moment, we cannot ask anything of them. Again, it's another really exciting game to play against one of the toughest opponents in this league.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side could get a psychological boost for their Premier League campaign by beating Liverpool and extending their lead ...

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Ahead of Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, GOAL takes a look at some of the big pre-match talking points, including the latest Gunners team news ...

Jurgen Klopp’s side have won six of the last seven Premier League meetings between the sides and also came out on top in the League Cup semi-final last season, winning 2-0 in north London. In fact, they have beaten their neighbours on home territory in five of their last six league meetings at the Emirates. [Whilst the victory against Tottenham in the north London derby was impressive, beating Spurs at home is hardly a rare occurrence for Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inside-arsenal-fck-it-mentality-arteta-table-toppers/blt2732fb4262b461f1).

Win moves Gunners 14 points clear of Liverpool · Arsenal failed to score in four games vs Reds last season · Liverpool have won last four Premier League meetings.

Liverpool have scored 103 goals against Arsenal in the Premier League. But they have a terrible recent record against Liverpool, losing five of the last six meetings between the sides in all competitions. The Gunners have enjoyed a superb start to the season, winning seven of their first eight league games.

Here's how to watch Arsenal host Liverpool in the Premier League, as well as team news and the latest betting odds.

Sunday, October 9 Arthur Melo is also out with a muscle injury. Midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had surgery on a groin issue and will not return until December. Arsenal play host to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK. It kicks off at 4.30 p.m. Keen to watch the action?