Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has stated that his side are ready for the opening day Premier League encounter against Liverpool.

Arsenal start off their Premier League campaign by hosting the Reds at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday and the Gunners have not had the best of preparations for the clash due to a number of untimely injuries.

Nonetheless, Wilshere is feeling confident ahead of the clash and has revealed that Arsenal are primed for their encounter with the 'improving' Reds.

Wilshere told Arsenal Player: "We know is it a big game, Liverpool improved quite a lot last year and they are only going to get better and better this year so we have to be ready for them on Sunday.

"I think we improved every game in pre-season. I think that is the aim, we know that the first few games are about fitness and then we can start working on things the boss wants us to improve on this season.

"We have done that, and against Manchester City last Sunday we looked quite strong, quite fit and ready for the start of the season."