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Team Liverpool (4-3-3): Becker; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Keita, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane Arsenal (3-4-3): Log; Tierney, Luiz, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Elneny, Bellerin, Aubameyang, Lacazette, Willian Top Scorer – Liverpool: Mane (28 ‘), Robertson (34’); Arsenal: Lacazette (25 ‘), Jota (88’) |
Early to gain a points advantage, Arsenal actively ceded the game to the home team and waited for the opportunity to lurk in quick counterattacks. However, Liverpool are not “dreamers” when coach Klopp owns many stars who can make a breakthrough in the game, they account for 75% of ball possession.
Arsenal started well with the first game |
On the day rookie Thiago wasn’t on the match list, attacks down the left wing were still Liverpool’s “mighty weapon.” The good coordination and speed between left-back Robertson and forward Mane made Arsenal’s 3-man defense constantly reveal deadly gaps. So after the initial score, “Gunners” could only be under pressure for 6 minutes before conceding. Mane was the one who scored with an easy shot after Salah’s shot was blocked by goalkeeper Leno.
Liverpool’s destructive power made the Arsenal defense (white jersey) unable to stand upright |
The two Arsenal defenders continued to show weakness when Liverpool had always played very well thanks to the rise of defenders Alexander-Arnold and Robertson. Alexander-Arnold created a goal for Robertson to make it 2-1 after the attack from the left goal.
After 2 quick defeats, Arsenal is quite difficult to regain playing position. They only really staged a lot of attacks in the second half of the second half when Liverpool actively played slowly to preserve the score. However, the few scoring opportunities created are not enough to help the “Gunners” come back. During the 90 minutes, Arsenal had only 3 shots on goal, of which they once succeeded with the first goal.
Liverpool held a winning record this season |
Arsenal manager Arteta has a lot to do |
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