Arsenal have been dealt a 3rd straight defeat on Sunday afternoon, shedding 2-0 at dwelling to Liverpool within the FA Cup third spherical.
The Gunners rattled off 18 photographs – probably the most Liverpool have conceded in any sport this season with all 11 gamers on the pitch – however failed to seek out the online or drive Alisson into any spectacular saves. Not for the primary time this season – or this winter – Arsenal’s wastefulness in entrance of purpose price them.
Mikel Arteta admitted that his Arsenal facet “weren’t on the degree” or “ok” in consecutive defeats to West Ham United and Fulham in preparation for this cup tie. But, the hosts seemed extra like their most potent selves with a quick begin on the Emirates Stadium – even when the all-white package did throw off some spectators.
Turned on anticipating Arsenal v Liverpool and apparently it is Actual Madrid-Fiorentina. Why??
— David Winner (@dwinnera) January 7, 2024
Glass half full: This can be a actually good begin
Glass half empty: This workforce has to begin taking possibilities
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) January 7, 2024
Arsenal rattled off seven photographs earlier than Liverpool had their first effort – a forgettable half-chance – of the match. Reiss Nelson rounded Alisson however could not convert from a good angle earlier than Martin Odegaard examined the structural integrity of the purpose body with a blast in opposition to the crossbar.
Arsenal actually hate taking possibilities don’t they?
— Jordan Campbell (@JordanC1107) January 7, 2024
Recreation ought to be out of sight by now. The dearth of ending is nearly comical at this level #ARSLIV
— Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT (@3cbPerformance) January 7, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold battered Arsenal’s crossbar on the sharp finish of a sporadic Liverpool assault however the guests have been actually lucky to go in at half-time degree.
Arsenal have had 13 photographs in comparison with our 2.
We’ve had a stunning first half.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) January 7, 2024
Arsenal’s skewed radar had not been calibrated throughout the interval, with every ahead taking turns to seek out new methods to waste clear sights of purpose.
Has Bukayo Saka forgotten how you can kick the soccer
— Scott Saunders (@__scottsaunders) January 7, 2024
We simply want a striker with Jesus’ urgent and mixture play, Havertz’s physicality and Nketiah’s ending and we’d win all of it 👍
— Tim Stillman (@Stillmanator) January 7, 2024
For all of Arsenal’s wasted alternatives, Liverpool’s latent menace at all times bubbled beneath the floor. The introduction of Diogo Jota introduced it nearer to the boil earlier than Alexander-Arnold compelled the breakthrough with a devilish set-piece supply within the eightieth minute.
In contrast to his horror present in opposition to Fulham final weekend, Jakub Kiwior had handed by way of Sunday’s contest unscathed till his unlucky personal purpose broke the impasse.
Kiwior is a left footed Rob Holding….
— Curtis Shaw (@curtisshaw9) January 7, 2024
Liverpool struck once more within the fifth minute of stoppage time with an emphatic end from Luis Diaz. The Colombian had been partnered up entrance by Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo to start the sport however Liverpool nonetheless had a prolonged listing of absentees – a undeniable fact that was not ignored by Arsenal’s detractors.
Arsenal misplaced to a Liverpool workforce with no Salah, no VVD, no Thiago, no Endo, no Szoboszlai, no Matip, no Bajcetic, no Robertson, no Tsimikas😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— ✍️ (@DONTM1SSS) January 7, 2024
