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Liverpool successfully beat Arsenal 3-1. Here are eight facts about the Liverpool vs Arsenal duel at Anfield.
Entertaining Arsenal in the third week of the Premier League, on Tuesday morning (9/29/2020) WIB, Liverpool was surprised by Alexandre Lacazette’s goal in the 25th minute. Sadio Mane and Andrew Robertson turned things around for go 2-1 to the hosts’ advantage.
Liverpool could only score their third goal in the 88th minute thanks to substitute Diogo Jota. To see a snapshot of their goals, take a look at Mola TV via this link.
This victory saw Liverpool maintain their perfect start, nine points from three games. Here are eight facts related to Liverpool vs Arsenal as reported by Opta
– Liverpool have won their last five home games against Arsenal, the longest streak since seven consecutive games between 1981-1988.
– Since Mikel Arteta took over Arsenal in December 2019, Arsenal have lost the most points from winning positions in the Premier League (18).
– 166 goals have been scored in clashes between Arsenal and Liverpool, seven more than in any other Premier League match.
– Liverpool made 21 attempts in this game, bringing their total attempts to 61 this season, 17 more than other teams.
– Diogo Jota is the thirteenth player to score in his Premier League debut for Liverpool, and the first to do so against Arsenal since Sadio Mane in August 2016.
– Andrew Robertson has scored two goals and five assists in seven of his last eight games for Liverpool, failing just once against Chelsea.
– Sadio Mane has scored in four of his five home games against Arsenal, including this one that is 147 seconds away from Arsenal’s goal.
– Alexandre Lacazette has scored six goals in his last nine games and became the first Arsenal player to score in three Premier League games since Olivier Giroud in 2013/2014.
(mrp / krs)
