Arsenal v Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Leandro Trossard’s late goal
A huge game at the top of the Premier League table as Jurgen Klopp’s leaders Liverpool were beaten by Mikel Arteta’s Gunners at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal spiced up an already intriguing Premier League title race as they beat lacklustre leaders Liverpool 3-1 to slice the gap to two points on Sunday.
Arsenal deserved the points although they would not have expected a helping hand from an awful defensive mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson which allowed Gabriel Martinelli to restore their lead in the 67th minute.
Substitute Leandro Trossard then soothed any late nerves among the Emirates faithful as he secured the victory in stoppage time with a shot through Alisson’s legs.
Bukayo Saka had given Arsenal an early lead with a cool finish in the 14th minute but a Gabriel own goal on the stroke of halftime undid all of their good work.
Heading for only their second league defeat of the season, Liverpool’s frustrations boiled over as Ibrahima Konate was sent off in the closing minutes for a second booking after a foul on Kai Havertz.
Arsenal’s win lifted them to second on 49 points to Liverpool’s 51 with both clubs having played 23 games. Champions Manchester City, who play on Monday, have 46 from 21 games.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
10 mins: A great chance for Arsenal! A lightning-quick counter sees Martinelli released down the left by Raya. The Brazilian gets into the box and puts in a great ball for Saka, which the winger connects with but can’t turn towards goal.
Saka will be gutted to have missed that – it was almost an open goal as Alisson had been dragged out of position.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
9 mins: Declan Rice makes a great challenge to prevent Gomez running in behind on the left. Arsenal try to counter but Havertz is offside. Liverpool look calmer now, but are still struggling to keep the ball.
7 mins: Arsenal are winning the ball back in good areas, while Liverpool are being uncharacteristically sloppy. Liverpool win a free-kick on halfway and have the chance to keep some possession.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
5 mins: Arsenal are having the better of the opening exchanges, and are starting to keep possession better. They’re yet to fashion a clear chance though.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
3 min: There’s a real sense of occasion as this game begins, with both sets of fans in full voice.
It’s been a slightly hectic opening, with either side managing to keep the ball well.
Arsenal have their first half-chance as Jorginho clips one over to Saka, whose cross is cleared for a throw.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
1 min: Jota is almost played in within a minute after a long ball over the top, but it just runs away from him.
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
KICK-OFF! Liverpool get us underway in the 200th league meeting between these two teams.
Arsenal v Liverpool
The teams are in the tunnel, and the atmosphere is building at the Emirates. Both teams are looking for a statement win; Arsenal to cement their title credentials, Liverpool to start to open up a gap on their rivals.
There’s great noise in what looks like a sold-out stadium as the teams come out.
Arsenal v Liverpool
Some final photos of the Arsenal warm-up as we approach kick-off.
Arsenal v Liverpool
Speaking to Sky Sports, Mikel Arteta confirms that Gabriel Jesus’ absence is related to his injury, but adds that he thinks that it is a “short-term” issue.
Regarding the two sides, he says that they “know what to expect from each other. We really want to enjoy this game,” he adds.
Jurgen Klopp explained his decision to bench Darwin Nunez as something to do with intensity.
“Darwin from the bench is a good thing to have, he can have a real impact. For this game, it makes sense,” he added.
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