Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

In recent years Arsenal, seemingly in constant recalibration, have reliably come off second-best to Liverpool. But the leaders will begin Sunday’s match at the Emirates 11 points clear of Jürgen Klopp’s side, albeit having played a game more, and face opponents who badly need to get on a run. Liverpool are the ones in flux, Sadio Mané’s departure appearing to have had a profound impact, and can no longer be sure of turning this season into a one-two with Manchester City. One remarkable stat is that Arsenal have not scored against Liverpool in their last six meetings across all competitions, but anyone watching Leandro Trossard plunder a hat-trick at Anfield last weekend would fear for the visitors’ defence against a rampant attack led by Gabriel Jesus. It has been well documented that second place looks up for grabs this time around: this could be the time Mikel Arteta and company begin the changing of the guard in earnest. Nick Ames

Arsenal v Liverpool, Sunday 4.30pm (all times BST)

Premier League players are set to take the knee before top-flight matches over the next two weekends as part of an anti-discrimination campaign.

The league's 'No Room For Racism' initiative takes place over the next two rounds of games, and as part of that players will take the knee as a gesture against racism and other forms of discrimination. Premier League club captains decided before the start of the season to select significant moments to make the gesture, after it became a common sight at matches following the death of black man George Floyd – who was under police arrest – in the United States in 2020.

Other occasions selected for players to take the knee include the Boxing Day round of matches – which will mark the return of the