Liverpool recorded their ninth consecutive league victory yesterday (Wednesday) with 0: 2 against Arsenal in the rematch. Jürgen Klopp’s side enjoyed goals from Diego Jote (54) and Roberto Firmino (62) and narrowed the gap from Manchester City to one point.
The numbers
* Roberto Firmino has scored against Arsenal for the first time since 2018. This is his ninth goal ever against the Gunners, the team in front of him has scored the most times since joining Liverpool.
* It was a meeting between two teams with a streak of five league victories (Liverpool with 8 before the game, Arsenal with 5). This is the first time two such have met since they both finished 4-4 in April 2009.
Trent Alexander Arnold (11 assists), Muhammad Salah (10) and Andy Robertson (10) with 10 assists each in the Premier League this season. This is the first time that three players from the same team have scored at least 10 goals in one season since those three in the same Liverpool in 2019/20.
* This is Arsenal’s 25th loss to Liverpool in the Champions League. Liverpool have joined Manchester United (also 25 wins) as the only teams to have recorded such a number of wins over Arsenal.
The reactions
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, Who cooked up the second goal, said: “We played better in the second half. We started the game very well and we had some situations, but then they were better. We knew we could play better and find areas. It worked. We were much more dominant in the second half and more lethal. In front of the gate. ”
The Scot complimented two Arsenal players and said: “Gabriel Martinelli and Buccayo Saka are working very hard. I think Trent Alexander Arnold was an exception. It was a very difficult game. It’s great we were able to keep a clean sheet and I’m happy for Firmino on his goal. I do not like Missing games, prefer the points. I would still prefer to be where Manchester City is, it’s a point above us, it’s a great team, one of the best in the world. There’s a sprint to the finish line now. We still have to play in Manchester and on Sunday we have another game. Huge and an opportunity to get to Wembley. “
Thiago Alcantara, Who cooked up the first goal, said: “We felt our high pressure was not as accurate as usual. We started playing our game and improved in the second half.” The Spaniard referred to his mistake that almost cost his team the goal: “I did not see Alexander Lacassette there and I accidentally handed him over, but luckily we have an amazing goalkeeper. We hoped Manchester City would lose points and they lost. The gap right now is a point, but we look forward to the game against Nottingham Forest “And not beyond that. We just try to win every game. We have to stay humble and hungry.”
Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp He said: “These are three precious points. Getting here and beating Arsenal is great, but the way we did it, it’s very special. We started well and then it became an open game. Arsenal had good minutes and we had to work hard. We wanted to get better in the second half, we pressed high “More in a good way and we were in control. The whole game changed.”
The German praised Firmino, who scored the second as a substitute: “I’m very happy for him. Unfortunately he got yellow on the shirt off, but I understand him. Salah said he felt fine and it was clear he would come in as a substitute. He was very active and left Kieran Tierney quiet. “It helped Trent Alexander Arnold, who was exceptional. If anyone tells me he is unable to defend, I will beat him. On Gabriel Martinelli you also need two guards, a great play by Andy Robertson.”
On the championship fight, Klopp said: “I am very excited for this and because of the team and the situation we are in, but it does not matter. We have to continue like this. I saw a team working hard in the first half and in the second half we enjoyed it a bit more and raised the level. We are in”.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta He said: “The game story is between wide and wide, we did everything we planned. What happened in wide is a different story, where we lost. We had two great moments. Gabriel Martinelli went all the way through the goalkeeper and then Martin Edgar’s chance. We had to take the lead. When you absorb the goals we conceded, it’s hard to win. I think the whole team played great. I think the result does not reflect our ability, but in the open they were deadly and scored twice. Liverpool and Manchester City again set the standard this season. Mentally we are ready The next game, on Saturday against Aston Villa, will be a completely different game, but very difficult. “
On Sunday, Liverpool will play Nottingham Forest in the quarter-finals of the Cup. The same Forrest ousted Arsenal from the trophy.