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Liverpool vs Arsenal Head to Head: Can the Reigning Champions Shock the League Leaders?

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Liverpool
64Total Matches
Arsenal
31%20 Wins
38%24 Draws
31%20 Wins

Only a few head to head fixtures in English football can guarantee the same level of technicality, drama, and high stakes as Liverpool vs Arsenal head to head. The reigning champions take on the current league leaders in their upcoming fixture, which is guaranteed to be a blockbuster on all fronts.

Let's take a deep dive into this iconic rivalry, where we will explore the all-time head-to-head stats, their history, the biggest performers in the matchups, and much more!

Liverpool vs Arsenal Head to Head: Overall Record

The Liverpool vs Arsenal head to head record details one of the most storied and historic rivalries of English football.

Stats
Liverpool
Arsenal
Total Matches
64
64
Wins
20
20
Losses
20
20
Draws
24
24
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Arsenal vs Liverpool Head to Head: Rivalry History

The rivalry's most legendary moment came on the final day of the 1988-89 season, when Arsenal travelled to Anfield needing to win by two goals to snatch the league title from Liverpool. Michael Thomas's last-minute goal to make it 2-0 is considered the most dramatic conclusion to a title race in English football history.

The arrival of Arsène Wenger at Arsenal in 1996 created a new tactical dimension to the rivalry, with his free-flowing Gunners often clashing with the more pragmatic Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Arsenal H2H: Iconic Matches

The Arsenal vs Liverpool head to head rivalry is one of the most exciting matchups. The fixture has consistently served as a stage for top players to cement their status among the greats. Dramatic late winners, stunning goals, and heated confrontations have made every Liverpool vs Arsenal h2h game a part of history. If we compare Liverpool match stats & Arsenal match stats, the Reds edge out the Gunners with more wins.

RankDateWinning TeamScorelineLosing Team
126 May, 1989Arsenal2-0Liverpool
29 April, 2004Arsenal 4-2Liverpool
38 February, 2014Liverpool5-1Arsenal
412 May, 2001Liverpool2-1Arsenal
514 August, 2016Liverpool 4-3Arsenal
Liverpool vs Arsenal Iconic Matches

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Liverpool vs Arsenal Stats

Let's take a look at the Liverpool vs Arsenal stats over the years.

Stats
Liverpool
Arsenal
Goals Scored
60
40
Goals Conceded
40
60
Points Per Game
1.31
1.31
Clean Sheets
13
8
Yellow Cards
59
66
Red Cards
1
3

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Arsenal vs Liverpool Head to Head: All Time Top Scorers

The all-time joint top goal-scorer in Liverpool vs Arsenal rivalry is none other than one of the Liverpool Legends, Mohamed Salah.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Roberto Firmino
11
2
Mohamed Salah 
11
3
Sadio Mané
7
4
Diogo Jota
6
5
Gabriel Martinelli 
6
6
Andrey Arshavin
5
7
Olivier Giroud
5
8
Robin van Persie
4
9
Peter Crouch
4
10
Philippe Coutinho 
4

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Liverpool vs Arsenal Trophies: Which Team has Won more Accolades?

The battle for silverware, often debated as Liverpool vs Arsenal trophies, has been a key component fueling this iconic rivalry.

CompetitionsLiverpoolArsenal
Football League First Division1810
Premier League23
FA Cup814
FA Community Shield1617
Carabao Cup102
European Champion Clubs' Cup40
UEFA Champions League20
UEFA Cup30
UEFA Europa League00
UEFA Super Cup40
FIFA Club World Cup10
Total Trophies6846
Liverpool vs Arsenal Trophies

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Liverpool vs Arsenal H2H: Biggest Wins

Liverpool boast of all the biggest wins in the Liverpool vs Arsenal head to head matches as of now, which is a testament to their consistent dominance in this very fixture.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
20th Nov, 2021
Liverpool
4-0
Liverpool
29th Dec, 2018
Liverpool
5-1
Liverpool
27th Aug, 2017
Liverpool
4-0
Liverpool
8th Feb, 2014
Liverpool
5-1
Liverpool
22nd Dec, 2000
Liverpool
4-0
Liverpool

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has more wins in Liverpool vs Arsenal Rivalry?

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Liverpool have more wins in the rivalry with 96 wins.

Who is more successful between Arsenal and Liverpool?

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Liverpool is the more successful club with 68 trophies.

What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Liverpool?

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In head-to-head games, Liverpool has won 96, Arsenal has won 83, and 63 games ended in a draw. 

What is Arsenal's biggest win over Liverpool Football Club?

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Arsenal's biggest victory over Liverpool is an 8-1 win in 1934.

What is Liverpool’s biggest win over Arsenal?

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Liverpool's biggest victory over Arsenal is a 5-0 win in 1964.

Who has more fans: Liverpool or Arsenal?

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Liverpool historically has more fans than Arsenal.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Liverpool vs Arsenal?

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has the most goals with 11.

Who has more wins in Liverpool vs Arsenal rivalry?

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Arsenal has more wins in this rivalry. Arsenal has won 20 matches, while Liverpool has won 20 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Liverpool and Arsenal?

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The overall head-to-head record between Liverpool and Arsenal is: Liverpool 20 wins, Arsenal 20 wins, and 24 draws. In total, they have played 64 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Liverpool and Arsenal?

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Arsenal has been more successful in this rivalry with a 31.3% win rate compared to 31.3% for Liverpool.

What is Liverpool's biggest win over Arsenal?

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Liverpool's biggest win over Arsenal was 4-0 in 2021.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Liverpool vs Arsenal?
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Roberto Firmino is the top scorer in Liverpool vs Arsenal matches with 11 goals in 8 fixtures.

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