Liverpool handed another injury blow ahead of huge Arsenal clash with seven now doubtful for Anfield contest

Arsenal are gearing up for a massive game against Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend - it could have major ramifications regarding the title race, as the two clubs are currently in first and second place in the table, respectively.

Despite this, the Reds are likely to face a setback before the game begins. Ryan Gravenberch was taken off the field with an injury during Liverpool's 0-0 home draw against Manchester United last Sunday - now, his availability for the game against Arsenal hangs in the balance.

On top of this, Liverpool also have an extra game to play, as they will take on West Ham United in the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday, December 20. Arsenal are not without their own injury woes, however.

As things stand, the Gunners are expected to be without Jurrien Timber, Mohamed Elneny, Fabio Vieira, Jorginho, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey ahead of their clash with Liverpool on Saturday evening. Which team will head home feeling full of Christmas cheer?

What has been said regarding Ryan Gravenberch's availability?

On whether Gravenberch will be available for Liverpool's game against Arsenal at the weekend, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said in a recent press conference: "We will see. They told me directly after the game it got worse during the game, so that means it was not 'bam'. He felt a little bit and didn’t show immediately. We hoped it would go by, [but] it didn't. There was this really intense sprint with the ball which ended on the 18-yard line with a collision.

"I hope it is not that serious but we have in the next 10 days, three more games, so I don’t know if he will be part of them or one of them. We will see, we have to make a scan."

Liverpool were already without Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Matip, Thiago, Andy Robertson, Diogo Jota and Stefan Bajcetic against United and it is unclear if any of those players will be available against the Gunners.