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Arsenal take on league title holders Liverpool tonight in a crucial match that could take the visitors to fifth place.
The Gunners and the Reds have both had disappointing seasons and the fixture this evening presents an opportunity to give either side much-needed points in the fight for European places.
Last time out in the league hosts Arsenal drew 3-3 with fifth place West Ham, while Liverpool’s last league outing saw them defeat Wolves 1-0. Arsenal may see the return of Willan after he missed the West Ham match. Meanwhile Liverpool could have a helping hand as they may see the return of striker Roberto Firmino which would boost the team as they are still without key players Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joe Matip.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that this match counts and they can’t afford to slip up. He said: “We don’t have a lot of points to waste any more but we have a tough programme on top of that, not only in the Premier League but the Champions League as well. We will not hesitate, we will just go for it and hopefully we can do that on Saturday.”
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ARSENAL 0-2 LIVERPOOL (71’)
Salah tries a snapshot from the edge of the box but drags it wide.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:30
ARSENAL 0-2 LIVERPOOL (70’)
It had been a frustrating night for Salah, but persistence pays off. Arsenal, in truth, were fortunate not to have been in this position earlier in the game.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:29
GOAL! ARSENAL 0-2 LIVERPOOL (SALAH 68’)
A quickfire double for Liverpool! Fabinho plays the ball in behind and Salah beats Gabriel for pace. The Arsenal defender slides in but gets it wrong, allowing Salah to drive into the box and coolly slide his right-footed finish into the bottom corner.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:27
ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL (67’)
Alexander-Arnold gets in down the right again but this time his cut back is intercepted. Gareth Southgate might be reconsidering his future right-back selections if he’s watching tonight.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:26
ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL (66’)
Chambers is getting some attention from the physios after colliding with Holding moments before the goal. He’s soon back on, though.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:25
GOAL! ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL (JOTA 64’)
Jota makes an instant impact! Salah finds Alexander-Arnold on the right and the cross from the full-back is superb, whipped in between Holding and Chambers and onto the head of Jota, who powers his header past Leno from close range. Liverpool lead.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:22
ARSENAL 0-0 LIVERPOOL (61’)
Good effort from Cedric. The substitute is picked out by Aubameyang on the left and drills a shot at goal, forcing Alisson into a save. The Brazilian deals with it as nonchalantly as ever.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:20
ARSENAL 0-0 LIVERPOOL (61’)
Liverpool make a change: Robertson is off, replaced by Jota. Milner will fill in at left-back.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:19
ARSENAL 0-0 LIVERPOOL (58’)
Ceballos makes way for Elneny.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:16
ARSENAL 0-0 LIVERPOOL (57’)
Another opening for Liverpool but Firmino’s pass towards Salah is poor and Gabriel intercepts.
Callum Rice-Coates3 April 2021 21:16
