Two clubs in the top half of the Premier League table will do battle today in a match between Arsenal and Liverpool. The first-division clash scheduled for 7:45 a.m. ET will be held at the Emirates in London and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on NBC Sports.

What They're Saying

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (via ESPN FC): "He [Mesut Ozil] went out for half an hour to a birthday of his friend to wish him well and went back home. You cannot stop someone wishing happy birthday to a friend when he is in his own country. I am not going soft on discipline and I fine people when they work for us and don't respect the discipline."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (via ESPN FC): "Our relationship is strong, which is important. He [Raheem Sterling] knows I'm working in the best interests of the club and for him. Our focus is on improving his development. He will learn as time goes on, as we all do. You make mistakes in your life, especially when you're young. But he's very much focused on his football now, and that's the message."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Sterling's contract talks remain stagnant. In 28 league appearances , the 20-year-old has six goals, seven assists and an average of three take-ons.

Arsenal's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Monreal, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Bellerin; Ramsey, Coquelin; Ozil, Cazorla, Sanchez; Giroud

Liverpool's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Sakho, Toure, Can; Moreno, Allen, Henderson, Markovic; Coutinho, Sterling; Sturridge

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (statistics and lineups via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Chelsea29207261253667
2Manchester City30187562283461
3Arsenal30186658312760
4Manchester United30178552272559
5Liverpool30166844321254
6Southampton30165942212153
7Tottenham Hotspur3016595045553
8Swansea City30127113438-443
9West Ham United30119104037342
10Stoke City30126123437-342
11Crystal Palace3099123641-536
12Newcastle United3098133348-1535
13Everton30810123842-434
14West Bromwich Albion3089132739-1233
15Hull City30610142840-1228
16Aston Villa3077161939-2028
17Sunderland30414122344-2126
18Burnley30510152649-2325
19Queens Park Rangers3064203154-2322
20Leicester City2947182748-2119