Arne Slot will get his first taste of Premier League opposition as Liverpool manager when the Reds take on Arsenal later this week.

The English giants are set to go head-to-head in an enticing pre-season friendly.

The Gunners beat Manchester United in the second match of their US tour after drawing with Bournemouth.

Mikel Arteta‘s side fell behind to an early Rasmus Hojlund goal, but they came from behind to win, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.

Meanwhile, Liverpool also started their USA tour off with a win, beating Real Betis as Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Slot’s side.

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Date and how to follow

This pre-season clash is set to take place on Wednesday, July 31.

It is taking place at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Kick-off is set for 7:30pm local time, meaning it will start at 12:30am on Thursday morning for UK fans.

The match will be streamed on Arsenal’s website.

They are offering a pre-season deal, allowing you to watch all of their games for £9.99. More details here.

Meanwhile, the game will also be streamed on LFCTVGO.

You can sign up now for a free first month or pay £50 for an annual subscription. More details here.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Riccardo the Gunner

Arsenal finally announced the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna on Monday.

The Italian international completed a medical in London and flew straight to the United States to join up with his teammates.

The Gunners have splashed out £38million on the versatile defender, who can play at centre-back or left-back.

He was introduced to the rest of the squad and Arteta and is raring to go.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if he makes his debut in this game at some point.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Team news

Liverpool named a 28-man squad for their tour of the United States, but they could be joined by Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konate.

The quartet were given a bit of extra time off after their involvement at the Euros and Copa America.

But there will still be no Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez or Cody Gakpo after playing crucial roles for their countries at the respective international tournaments.

Curtis Jones is also doubtful with an injury picked up against Betis.

The full Liverpool squad can be found here.

Meanwhile, Arsenal named an initial 26-man squad, which has been boosted by the arrivals of Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Kai Havertz.

They are all likely to be involved, while new man Calafiori will also hope to play some part.

But Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale remain away after Euro 2024 participation.

The full Arsenal squad can be found here.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: What has been said?

Arteta is looking forward to his first meeting with Slot.

The Arsenal boss said: “I don’t know him personally, but I watched his past teams.

“He seems like a great person with the way he comes across and really impressive with the way he sets up his team and the clarity and the quality of the team shows.

“It will be another great test, moving to a different city, different weather, different conditions and against a manager who I really like, especially, with the way he plays.

“A really great test once again.”

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