Mikel Arteta reveals why Declan Rice has been left out of Arsenal squad for Premier League clash with Liverpool

Arsenal manager Arteta reveals injuries have caused Rice and Jurrien Timber to miss Sunday's trip to Anfield.

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Rice was left out of the Arsenal squad to take on Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The England international featured in Wednesday's loss to Paris Saint-Germain which knocked the Gunners out of the Champions League and wasn't named in the starting XI or on the bench for the trip to Anfield.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal visit Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, having battled the Reds for the Premier League title for much of the season. Rice has been a key performer once again, providing a goal threat from midfield, but Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard will start in the middle of the park on Merseyside in the former West Ham star's absence.

• WHAT ARTETA SAID

  Arteta said: "Him [Rice] and Jurrien [Timber] are not fit – Declan couldn't even train so he's injured unfortunately and couldn't make the game."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Injuries have been a key factor in Arsenal falling short in their Premier League title bid but a busy summer of transfer activity is expected in north London. Martin Zubimendi will arrive from Real Sociedad to bolster their midfield, while a central striker is also likely to be sought.