The big game between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates ended without a winner (2-2), in the context of the 9th game of the Premier League. A result in favor of Manchester City, who are now alone at the top, leaving the “reds” at -1 and the “gunners” at -5.
The game started with Arsenal opening the scoring with Saka giving Robertson … sacks and then putting Kelleher through for 1-0 in the 9th minute. Liverpool had an immediate response as Van Dijk headed home in the 18th minute to make it 1-1. In the 20th minute, Merino failed from an advantageous position, as did Havertz in the 31st minute. The goal for the “gunners” came before half time as Merino grabbed the header and made it 2-1 in the 43′. A score with which both teams went to the locker room.
In the second half, Liverpool understandably pushed for the goal that would have given them another chance to win, but a classic opportunity did not materialise. All this until 81 ‘, when Mohamed Salah “struck”. The Egyptians took Alexander-Arnold’s pass on the penalty spot and went home with 2-2. Nothing changed after that with 2-2 as the final score.
THE KEY TO COOPERATION
Arsenal missed chances in the first half, mainly with Merino and Havertz failing to get on the scoreboard, Liverpool kept in the game and gave them a chance to equalise.
THE CHANGE OF THE GREEN
Mohamed Salah’s goal ultimately decided the result, making it 2-2. Especially in the second half where there were not as many clear opportunities as there were in the first half and Arsenal could have won in the end.
AMOUNT AVAILABLE
Andrew Robertson was struggling down the left for Liverpool, with Bukayo Saka doing his best to create good chances. Slott did not last long and was replaced by Kostas Tsimika in the 63rd minute.
THE GOVERNOR
Anthony Taylor did not have the very difficult stage to decide in a few seconds, without facing any particular problems from the stages of the game. When he was needed in the 90′, he canceled Arsenal’s goal because of Havertz’s hand.
VAR-GIVE
The VAR was not needed for anything either, also agreeing on the stage of Arsenal’s goal which was canceled for Havertz’s hand.
Scorer Saka 9′, Merino 43′ – Van Dijk 18′, Salah 81′
Arsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel (54′ Kivior), Wood (76′ Lewis-Skelley), Rice, Merino, Havertz, Saka (85′ Jesus), Trossard, Martinelli (85′ Nuaneri)
LIVERPOOL: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson (63′ Tsimikas), Junes (90′ Edo), Hraffenberg, McAllister (63′ Somboslai), Salah, Nunez, Dias (63′ Hakpo)
THE FIRST COMPETITION OF THE FAIRS
After their Carabao Cup duty with Preston (30/10), Arsenal host Newcastle (2/11). On the contrary, Liverpool have two games with Brighton. First for the Carabao Cup away (30/10) and then for the league at home (2/11).
9th round results:
Leicester – Nottingham 1-3 (23′ Vardy, 16′ Yates, 47′, 60′ Wood)
Aston Villa – Bournemouth 1-1 (76′ Barkley/ 90+6′ Evanilsson)
Brentford – Ipswich 4-3 (44′ Wissa, 45+1′ or Clarke, pen 51′. 90+6′ Empeumo / 28′ Smodiks, 31′ Hurst, 86′ Delap)
Brighton – Wolves 2-2 (45′ Welbeck, 85′ Ferguson / 88′ Ait Nouri, 90+3′ Kunia)
Manchester City – Southampton 1-0 (5′ Holland)
Everton – Fulham 1-1 (61′ Igwobi / 90+4′ Beto)
Chelsea – Newcastle 2-1 (18′ Jackson, 47′ Palmer / 32′ Isaac)
Crystal Palace – Tottenham 1-0 (31′ Mateta)
West Ham – Manchester United 2-1 (74′ Somerville, 90+2′ Bowen / 81′ Casemiro)
Arsenal – Liverpool 2-2 (9′ Saka, 43′ Merino / 18′ Van Dijk, 81′ Salah)
The rating:
Next day:
2/11 14:30 Newcastle – Arsenal
2/11 17:00 Liverpool – Brighton
2/11 17:00 Ipswich – Leicester
2/11 17:00 Bournemouth – Manchester City
2/11 17:00 Southampton – Everton
2/11 17:00 Nottingham – West Ham
2/11 19:30 Wolves – Crystal Palace
3/11 16:00 Tottenham – Aston Villa
3/11 18:30 Manchester United – Chelsea
4/11 22:00 Fulham – Brentford