Arsenal and Liverpool created a fast-paced and exciting match. Despite playing at home, Arsenal showed poor form and weak mentality and then lost to a more capable opponent.
Arsenal dominated the first half. The home side took the initiative and created more chances. In the third minute, the Gunners fans almost got to celebrate a goal when Reiss Nelson beat the Liverpool goalkeeper but could not put the ball in the net from a tight angle.
Arsenal created many opportunities but failed to take advantage.
The perfectionist mentality and the fussiness made Arsenal players lack decisiveness in making decisions. This was the main reason why the home team kept missing opportunities - just like in their recent matches. Arsenal were also unlucky when Martin Odegaard's shot hit the crossbar.
Liverpool only managed two shots in the first half (according to Whoscored data). However, the visitors also had reasons to be disappointed. Trent Alexander-Arnold shook Arsenal's goal with a shot that hit the crossbar at the end of the first half.
The game did not change much after the break. Arsenal continued to dominate but their attack was not in good form, especially Bukayo Saka with many mistakes.
Liverpool beat Arsenal.
On the other hand, Liverpool also attacked ineffectively without Mohamed Salah on the field. However, the away team played better when Diogo Jota was put on the field. The Dutch striker also had a shot hit the crossbar.
Liverpool did not have to regret for too long. The visitors opened the scoring in the 80th minute. Once again, Arsenal made things difficult for themselves. From Alexander-Arnold's free kick, Jakub Kiwior headed into the net.
Arsenal tried their best to attack in the final minutes of the match but were unable to score. The home team still showed their mental weakness when playing confusedly in both attack and defense. In the last minute of injury time, they conceded another goal from Luis Diaz's shot.
Arsenal suffered their third consecutive defeat and were eliminated from the FA Cup. This season, the Gunners will only compete in two arenas: the Premier League and the Champions League.
Result: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool
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Liverpool: Kiwior (own goal - 80'), Diaz (90+5')
Arsenal vs Liverpool lineup
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale (1), Ben White (4), William Saliba (2), Gabriel Magalhaes (6), Jakub Kiwior (15), Martin Odegaard (8), Jorginho (20), Declan Rice (41), Bukayo Saka (7), Reiss Nelson (24), Kai Havertz (29)
Liverpool: Alisson Becker (1), Trent Alexander-Arnold (66), Ibrahima Konate (5), Jarell Quansah (78), Joe Gomez (2), Harvey Elliott (19), Alexis Mac Allister (10), Curtis Jones (17), Cody Gakpo (18), Darwin Nunez (9), Luis Diaz (7).
Minh Anh
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