Ekitike doubtful for Gunners clash

HUGO Ekitike is a major doubt for tonight's big Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.

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Hugo Ekitike is hoping to be fit

The Reds forward missed the 2-2 draw against Fulham at the weekend because of a minor hamstring problem and has not yet returned to training.

Manager Arne Slot said: "He has not trained with us until now.

"I have said two or three days ago that he is not going to be out for long but, because games come so fast, he's in between training with the team or it could take him one or two days extra."

With Alexander Isak injured and Mohamed Salah still at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ekitike's absence would be a huge blow to Liverpool's hopes of a positive result.

The defending champions go into the game 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal after Harrison Reed's stunning late equaliser saw them drop more points at Craven Cottage.