Saka starts for Arsenal at Anfield, Van Dijk and Salah back at Liverpool

Bukayo Saka returned to Arsenal's squad to face Liverpool at Anfield, while Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah started for the hosts.

Saka fell to the bench for a 4-1 hammering of Leeds United last weekend due to illness, but the England winger replaced Leandro Trossard in the Premier League leaders' starting line-up Sunday.

It was the only change made by manager Mikel Arteta as the Gunners sought to restore their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to eight points.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has recalled centre-back Van Dijk and top scorer Salah to his squad, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and Cody Gakpo.

Van Dijk was out for a goalless draw with Chelsea in midweek, while Salah, Robertson, Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold started on the bench at Stamford Bridge.

Thiago Alcantara has been included as a substitute for Sunday's match after two months out with a hip injury.