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Thursday night football at the Emirates Stadium rarely comes with stakes this high, even if the league table suggests a chasm is opening up between these two Premier League heavyweights. Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Arsenal vs Liverpool, which has been placed with William Hill:
Alexis Mac Allister Over 1 SOT
Over 1 SOT
With 45 shots and 11 on target this season, the Argentine thrives in Liverpool's high-possession system (59.9%). His accuracy from set-pieces and the edge of the box makes him a persistent threat.
Mohamed Salah Over 1 SOT
Over 1 SOT
The league’s high-volume shooter with 62 attempts and 16 on target. His ability to find space inside the box (52 shots) against a leaky Everton defence is a major factor.
Dwight McNeil Over 1 SOT
Over 1 SOT
A key part of Everton's direct attack. McNeil benefits from the team's aerial dominance (21.9 duels won) to latch onto second balls and test the keeper with his powerful left foot.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Over 1 SOT
Over 1 SOT
Boasting an elite 41% shot-on-target accuracy (13 SOTs from 32 shots), the midfielder is Everton’s most efficient shooter and expert at exploiting gaps in the transition.
Arsenal sit perched at the summit, boasting 48 points and a imperious five-match winning streak, while Liverpool arrive in north London trailing by 14 points in fourth place. The narrative is set: a home side looking to tighten their grip on the title race against a visiting team desperate to rediscover their rhythm after consecutive draws against Leeds and Fulham.
While the Gunners are rightful favourites given their relentless home form—nine wins from ten league matches—the beauty of this fixture lies in the individual duels. We have identified a high-value Bet Builder priced at 22/1 that looks beyond the match result, focusing instead on a specific attacker finding his range and a fierce disciplinary battle between the two central defences.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tip
Gabriel Martinelli: Over 0.5 Shots on Target
The return of Gabriel Martinelli to the predicted starting XI adds a direct, chaotic element to Arsenal’s attack that could prove fatal for this version of Liverpool. While the Brazilian has navigated a season of heavy rotation, accumulating 480 minutes of action, his output during those minutes paints a picture of a forward who pulls the trigger on sight. Martinelli has registered 13 shots in his limited game time, with 11 of those efforts coming from inside the penalty area. This is a player who does not settle for low-probability efforts; he drives into the box and forces goalkeepers to work.
Liverpool’s defensive profile on the road is the perfect catalyst for a Martinelli masterclass. The Reds are conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game away from Anfield this season, a statistic that betrays a fundamental lack of solidity when they travel. Crucially, Liverpool are defensively vulnerable against teams that can create chances through individual skill—a metric where Arsenal are rated as “strong”. Martinelli is the embodiment of that strength, thriving in 1v1 situations where he can isolate a full-back and cut inside.
The tactical dynamic on Arsenal’s right flank further boosts Martinelli’s prospects. With Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard commanding immense attention and overloading the right half-spaces, Liverpool’s defensive shape will naturally tilt to compensate. This frequently leaves the left-winger in acres of space on the weak side, ready to attack diagonal switches. Martinelli’s shot-on-target ratio of 31% is solid, but it is the volume of opportunities he generates per 90 minutes that makes him a standout selection here. Against a Liverpool backline that conceded two goals to Fulham and three to Leeds in recent weeks, the spaces will be there for Martinelli to test Alisson at least once.
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Gabriel Magalhaes: To Be Carded
For our second selection, we turn our attention to Arsenal’s defensive anchor, Gabriel Magalhaes. While the Brazilian centre-back has only entered the referee’s notebook once in the Premier League this season, the specific tactical threat Liverpool pose makes him a prime candidate for a booking in this contest.
Arsenal dominate possession, averaging 59% of the ball, which naturally pushes their defensive line high up the pitch. This squeezes opponents but leaves significant space in behind—territory that Liverpool are built to exploit. The visitors are rated as “very strong” at attacking down the wings and “strong” at counter-attacks. When possession turns over, it will be Gabriel who is tasked with extinguishing the fire, often in wide channels where he is isolated against the pace of Cody Gakpo or the ball-carrying ability of Florian Wirtz.
Gabriel has committed seven fouls this season, a relatively low number that reflects Arsenal’s control, but this fixture is different. He has played 1,176 minutes, making him a permanent fixture in the backline, and fatigue can lead to mistimed challenges late in games. Furthermore, Liverpool’s forwards are adept at drawing contact in transition. If the Reds’ midfield can bypass Arsenal’s initial press, Gabriel will be forced into “tactical foul” territory to prevent clear goalscoring opportunities. In a high-voltage game where Liverpool’s primary route to goal is the fast break, Gabriel’s role as the last line of defence puts him directly in the firing line for a caution.
Ibrahima Konate: To Be Carded
Completing this 22/1 treble is a card for Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate. Unlike his Arsenal counterpart, Konate’s disciplinary record this season is already a flashing warning sign. The French defender has accumulated four yellow cards in his 20 Premier League starts and has committed a staggering 21 fouls—averaging more than one foul per game. This aggressive style of defending leaves him constantly on the verge of a booking.
The matchup at the Emirates is a nightmare scenario for a defender who loves to engage physically. Arsenal are rated as “very strong” at creating chances using through balls and “strong” at finishing scoring chances. This forces defenders into desperate recovery tackles, an area where Konate is active with 30 tackles this season. However, his high foul count suggests he often gets his timing wrong when under pressure.
Additionally, Arsenal are the league’s premier force at set-pieces, rated “very strong” in attack, while Liverpool are conversely “weak” at defending them. Konate is Liverpool’s primary aerial combatant, winning 78 aerial duels this campaign. In the crowded penalty area during corners and free-kicks, where shirts are pulled and bodies clash, the potential for a foul or dissent is heightened. With Arsenal averaging 15.2 shots per game and relentlessly attacking the box, Konate will be under siege. Facing a fluid front line that could feature the trickery of Leandro Trossard or the physical presence of Viktor Gyokeres, Konate’s tendency to bite into challenges makes him a standout candidate for a card.
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