Mikel Arteta - Arsenal 'know what to do to beat' Liverpool

With Arsenal top of the league and Liverpool further down the table, Arteta has stressed the importance of a strong performance from his players.

Arsenal are currently first in the Premier League standings on 48 points from 20 games, holding a six-point lead over second place, while Liverpool sit fourth on 34 points, 14 behind the leaders.

On the mood in the camp, Arteta said: "Obviously excited, it's a massive game against the champions of the last Premier League and we have a point to prove. We're going to have our crowd very early. Before eight o'clock everybody will be there, creating an amazing atmosphere."

Arteta underlined the role of the supporters, saying: "They've been unbelievable again this season, and it makes such a difference; we become a different team. The level of energy, commitment, confidence and desire we show in every action is transmitted to them."

On injuries, Arteta confirmed Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera were unavailable, adding: "No, they are out again. They have to go to the last stage of the rehab, and if everything goes well, hopefully very soon they will be available for selection."

Arteta also offered an update on Kai Havertz: "We are obviously monitoring his load; he has been out for a long time for two different reasons, and he is very close. He trained this morning again, and hopefully we are going to have him available in the best version of Kai Havertz."

Reflecting on Liverpool, Arteta said: "They have a great manager, they have a sensational structure and understanding of what they have to do. They can play in different ways."

On the task ahead, he insisted: "We know what we have to do to beat them and now we have to prove it on the pitch."