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 1-1 Liverpool
HALF-TIME: And that goal is almost the last action of the half. It finishes 1-1, with Liverpool yet to have a shot on target.
Arsenal had barely put a foot wrong, and Liverpool had struggled in attack, but the two teams go in level at the break. The Emirates was eerily silent there.
Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
47 mins: GOAL! Unbelievable.
Just as it looked like Liverpool were trying to close the half out, they have a goal! Gravenberch chips a ball into Diaz, and Saliba thinks he’s intercepted, but Diaz perseveres and gets a foot to it. It hits Gabriel and goes into his own net!
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
45 mins: There’ll be three minutes of added time in what has been an intriguing first half.
Arsenal’s midfield has been excellent, as has Liverpool’s defence in many cases. Jorginho and Saka almost create an excellent chance, but Havertz can’t make the most of it as he shoots on the turn.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
43 mins: Liverpool launch a ball in to Diaz, and though his touch is good Saliba dispossesses him. From the counter, Ben White’s cross is dealt with well, but Arsenal still have the ball in the Liverpool half.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
42 mins: Konate deals with Martinelli well on the wing, stopping another counter. MacAllister tries to launch a counter of his own but his touch is poor, but he’s fouled by Havertz anyway.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
41 mins: It’s Liverpool’s turn to keep the ball now. A nice exchange between Alexander-Arnold and Diaz almost creates a chance, but the ball falls to David Raya.
39 mins: Arsenal threaten again, with a couple of shots blocked well by van Dijk. Apart from the goal, Liverpool have defended well.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
37 mins: Martinelli beats Alexander-Arnold well before he’s fouled by Konate. From the free-kick, Odegaard plays in Martinelli, who cuts back to Rice. His cross falls to Gabriel, whose tame shot is collected by Alisson.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
35 mins: Arsenal have their first half-chance since the goal as Martinelli plays in Havertz down the wing. The German’s cross is easily collected by Alisson.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
33 mins: There’s a brief delay while the referee is sorted it – looks like he’s having his watch fixed.
A tenacious effort from Gakpo near the corner flag comes to nothing, with Arsenal awarded a free-kick. The Gunners are doubling up on Liverpool’s attackers well.
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