Liverpool collapsed at Arsenal Stadium 3
(Dan Tri) – Liverpool’s defense did not play well, causing the team leading the table to lose 1-3 at Arsenal Stadium, the gap between the two teams after round 23 of the Premier League was only 2 points.
Arsenal hosts Liverpool at home in round 23 of the Premier League with the expectation of defeating the top team to make the race for the championship more attractive.
In the end, the `Gunners` won 3-1 in the `6-point match` with all 4 goals scored by the home players.
Midway through the second half, Martinelli increased the score to 2-1 for the home team.
Saka celebrates after scoring against Liverpool (Photo: Getty).
With home advantage, Arsenal started confidently against Liverpool. The away team was not afraid to be a guest at the Emirates, so the pace of the match was soon pushed up.
After the defeat, Liverpool tried to rise up, but the away team’s attack was ineffective.
Arsenal controlled the ball less than Liverpool but finished more (Photo: Getty).
Although the attack was quite bad, Liverpool still found an equalizer in the 45+3 minute. Saliba did not cover the ball well, allowing Diaz to pass and pass the ball back. The ball hit Gabriel’s hand and flew into the net while goalkeeper Raya
In the second half, Arsenal still played a better attack than Liverpool in terms of numbers, but Arteta’s army could not create truly dangerous opportunities.
Alisson’s confusing mistake caused Liverpool to concede (Photo: Getty).
Liverpool tried to rise up after the second goal, unfortunately the away team could not improve their attack ability.
Even though they were playing with a few players, Liverpool still had to raise their attacking team high in the hope of finding an equalizer.
Squad
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko (Kiwior 46), Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho, Saka (Nelson 79), Havertz, Martinelli (Trossard 74).
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold (Robertson 58), Konate, van Dijk, Gomez (Thiago 85), Gravenberch (Elliott 58), Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo (Nunez 58), Jota, Diaz.
