Who wants Trent Alexander-Arnold taking free-kicks from right-back? The king is lifeless, lengthy stay the king. Dominik Szoboszlai could solely be filling in there – or perhaps not after this – however the midfielder produced a luxurious, memorable strike to beat an Arsenal aspect who paid for his or her lack of ambition.
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Set-piece FC? Not Arsenal, not this time – though not for the need of attempting as they appeared intent on taking part in for corners. As an alternative Szoboszlai stepped as much as hit a dipping free-kick from absolutely 32 yards out that swung from proper to left to beat David Raya and ship the victory to .
“I ought to point out Trent as a result of he was taking the free-kicks previously. Lastly, I might have my likelihood and did it,” a jubilant Szoboszlai later mentioned in recognition of the mantle he has now inherited.
In truth it was the newest successful objective direct from a free-kick for Liverpool for 18 years – since a sure Steven Gerrard scored in opposition to Aston Villa within the 87th minute. And he was one other midfielder who knew a bit about scoring screamers.
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It was additionally a objective out of preserving with what was a tricky, uncompromising however hardly thrilling encounter – Arne Slot conceded it was a bit “boring” – which was hampered by a swirling wind and a want to not lose relatively than win. Particularly from .
The lack of Alexander-Arnold to Actual Madrid in the summertime, on a free switch, has disadvantaged Liverpool of their set-piece specialist and an important supply of objectives. However not if Szoboszlai goes to strike them like that.
Perhaps, although, Raya ought to have carried out his homework as inside minutes of the objective there have been clips circulating on social media of Szoboszlai scoring from an virtually an identical free-kick for Hungary.
Even so and regardless of his contribution and a powerful efficiency, the 24-year-old will likely be fretting about the place he now suits into this Liverpool crew, when Jeremie Frimpong returns from damage, following the signing of Florian Wirtz who lined up alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.
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That trio appears to be first-choice and Szoboszlai, who has excellent athleticism and noticed off the problem of first Gabriel Martinelli after which Eberechi Eze on his debut, may need to reinvent himself.
On the remaining whistle, after one final free-kick was launched by Raya into the Liverpool penalty space solely to be powerfully headed clear by the (once more) excellent Virgil van Dijk, Slot sought out Szoboszlai.
The pinnacle coach was not the one one together with his doing the identical whereas team-mate Hugo Ekitike made a bowing movement in entrance of him.
Arne Slot exhibits his appreciation for his match-winner – Reuters/Phil Noble
It means going into the worldwide break the champions have an ideal report – even when the performances haven’t been good – of three wins from three Premier League video games.
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Even in order that they have needed to depend on late objectives and Slot will wish to change that as a result of it’s clearly unsustainable.
There was additionally a key tweak from Slot who instructed Szoboszlai to step into midfield extra within the second-half as Liverpool took extra dangers and chased the win. A bit like Alexander-Arnold used to do.
As for Arsenal, perhaps this break will give Mikel Arteta an opportunity for reflection. His squad is stronger than it has ever been, even with accidents together with the early lack of William Saliba, however tactically he restricted them after they had the prospect to say a vital win and put down their marker as contenders.
It felt prefer it was theirs for the taking within the first-half however they didn’t actually possess the ambition. They don’t create the possibilities, definitely not in open play and after they lose like this it’s maddening for his or her supporters and raises that : can he get them over the road?
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They don’t take sufficient dangers. Probably that could be a arduous accusation, particularly contemplating they have been taking part in away to Liverpool. However this was a really related method to their earlier away recreation, which they gained, in opposition to a much more weak Manchester United who arguably brought on them much more issues.
Mikel Arteta didn’t deliver on new signing Eberechi Eze till the seventieth minute – AP/Jon Tremendous
Was the Arsenal supervisor content material with a goalless draw? It appeared prefer it – even when the team-sheet was delivered and Mikel Merino was included with Declan Rice dropping deeper.
There was a half-volley from Noni Madueke, from a nook inevitably, that Alisson did effectively to show away as he will need to have seen it late, halfway by means of the first-half. However that was it.
Liverpool are undoubtedly a work-in-progress after their daring summer time rebuild and the place they’re making an attempt to refocus their build-up by means of play-maker Wirtz, who confirmed flashes right here – not least with a snap-shot spilt by Raya – however nonetheless has a protracted strategy to go to justify the British report charge (£116m) paid for him.
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“It was not an damage, it was a ‘welcome to the Premier League’,” Slot mentioned having taken the German off late on. “He had cramp in locations he didn’t suppose it was doable.”
Liverpool are additionally evolving in defence. It isn’t solely right-back however left-back too the place it was clear that Milos Kerkez was struggling in opposition to Madueke’s tempo. However, once more, Arsenal selected to not exploit this and paid the value as Liverpool – urged on by their followers – step by step labored their method again into the sport.
The second half belonged to them in a method that – if Arsenal actually needed to go for it – wouldn’t have occurred and so, whereas it was a rare strike from Szoboszlai, it felt it was coming. Then, belatedly, Arsenal gave it a go. Regardless of their frantic stress, Liverpool have been capable of see it out.
Arteta defends techniques as Raya says ball helped ‘second of magic’
Mikel Arteta defended his techniques and claimed it took a “second of magic” as Liverpool gained an early benefit over Arsenal within the Premier League title race.
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The Arsenal supervisor additionally admitted that he took a threat in beginning with William Saliba who harm himself within the warm-up and solely lasted 5 minutes earlier than being substituted, including to the injury-list.
Goalkeeper David Raya prompt that the brand new Puma footballs getting used within the Premier League – changing the Nike ones – contributed to him being overwhelmed by Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick.
“It’s an excellent strike particularly with the brand new balls and all the pieces. We nonetheless should adapt. It’s going away from me so it’s more durable to gauge and put it aside,” Raya mentioned.
“It’s totally different to the Nike ball so we now have to adapt to it. The grip is totally different, the kick is totally different. We simply should adapt after taking part in with the Nike ball for a few years. It’s the identical for everyone.”
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Of Saliba, Arteta mentioned: “William Saliba twisted his ankle through the warm-up however he believed he might keep it up and play. However I noticed within the first two actions he couldn’t cope.”
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane branded Arsenal’s method “robotic” and questioned their lack of versatility. “I feel after they’ve obtained the defensive report that they’ve they usually’re nice at set-pieces, we’ve obtained to present Arsenal credit score for that,” Keane instructed Sky Sports activities. “For those who’re simply depending on that on a regular basis and also you come to Liverpool away. It’s arduous to attain at Liverpool. Do one thing just a little bit totally different.
“[Declan] Rice taking corners, they’re taking ages. You’re Arsenal, do one thing off the cuff. Do one thing shortly. There was a little bit of speeding in direction of the top after they have been chasing a objective. Going ahead they’re a bit robotic. You must discover one thing else.”
However Arteta defended the best way he set his crew out. “We didn’t do a recreation plan to frustrate them, we did it to win it,” he argued. “There have been no margins within the recreation after which when that occurs it will be determined in two methods: one, a person error, two, a magic second.”
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Nonetheless Arteta additionally added: “You can’t dominate right here for 90 minutes, it’s not possible. On the finish of the sport, I mentioned we now have to discover a strategy to win these large matches.”
Arne Slot conceded that it was an “uneventful” recreation, other than Szoboszlai’s strike, including: “I do know and perceive that we are able to do higher. I say uneventful however you need to use one other phrase, I’d say boring.”
The Liverpool head coach went on: “If we play this recreation 10 occasions extra in the identical vogue, it’s eight occasions a draw, one time we win, one time Arsenal win.”
The win leaves the champions high of the desk going into the worldwide break.
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“It’s a harder begin which you may additionally see within the recreation,” Slot mentioned, having overwhelmed Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Arsenal, who have been all within the high 10 final season.
Slot mentioned that Liverpool – who hope to signal Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and – may very well be energetic on switch deadline day.
“I don’t suppose it’s a shock we are attempting to see if we are able to strengthen the squad, but when that isn’t doable we’re more than pleased to do this with this crew,” he mentioned.
07:10 PM BSTArne Slot talking to Sky Sports activities
“For those who win in opposition to a crew like Arsenal, who final season have been such a very good crew and have strengthened a lot, to win in opposition to them could be very optimistic. We are going to know on the finish of the season what it’s value.”
On what it took to win the match:
“Listening to Jamie [Carragher]. He thought we have been far too open in opposition to Bournemouth so we thought let’s make it a boring recreation! On a extra severe notice, they took the chance of going 1v1, this was arduous as a result of they introduced all of the midfielders so near the defence. Then within the second half we went 1v1 however with [Dominik] Szoboszlai taking part in shut and three midfielders. Within the second half we pressed very well so for me after 45 minutes we obtained the higher hand. In the long run we wanted a second of magic.”
On Dominik Szoboszlai:
“Once more. I’m solely working with him now for just a little extra over a season however he exhibits what Liverpool is all about. If he has to play proper wing, proper full-back, as a ten, he provides his finest. Once more he was excellent at present.”
On the efforts of his crew thus far this season:
“Exhausting video games we needed to play in contrast to final season after we beginning not in opposition to seasons who ended within the high 10. It’s a harder begin which you may additionally see within the recreation. Now we’re on 9 factors which is optimistic however I’ve additionally reminded our gamers that final season we have been on 9 after three video games however the fourth we misplaced in opposition to Nottingham Forest.”
On how busy he expects deadline day tomorrow to be:
“Fairly busy as a result of I’ve to take a flight at two o’clock! On a severe notice, let’s wait and see. I’ve not spoken to [sporting director] Richard [Hughes] but. I don’t suppose it’s a shock we are attempting to see if we are able to strengthen the squad but when that’s not doable we’re more than pleased to do it with this crew.”
On whether or not Ibrahima Konate damage makes getting a defender extra pressing:
“It isn’t a method of asking it. I might solely not take one participant into the sport so I needed to go away one out and that was a centre-back. I feel we have been fairly effectively when it comes to centre-backs. I feel it was solely cramp so I don’t suppose it was an damage. Now we have to search out out within the upcoming video games.”
Liverpool high of the desk going into the worldwide break – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
07:04 PM BSTHugo Ekitike talking to the BBC
“Clearly, that was a very necessary recreation for us. It was a tricky recreation. We would not have many probabilities to attain. Dominik [Szoboszlai] scored a tremendous free-kick. Now we have to say thanks to him. It’s nonetheless the beginning of the season, and we’re going to have the worldwide break, and we now have to return again and be on the identical web page.”
On becoming a member of Liverpool:
“It has been quick. The boys did effectively to introduce me into the crew. I’m very snug. It gave me a lot confidence right here, and I really feel like I can rating each recreation.
“It means so much. It’s about mindset; all the fellows on this crew are on the identical web page. We work collectively, that’s the reason we make the variations within the video games when it’s troublesome.”
07:04 PM BSTJamie Carragher on Sky Sports activities
“There was quite a lot of feeling final season about what Arsenal wanted and that they wanted somebody up entrance to complete all of their probabilities. I’ve by no means believed Arsenal’s drawback was ending. Arsenal’s drawback is creating. That was the issue for them final season, they don’t create sufficient.
“You may take a look at the numbers; it’s all there in black and white. From final season, Arsenal wanted to shift barely, grow to be a bit extra proactive with the ball. Okay, you herald [Martin] Zubimendi, and also you herald [Eberechi] Eze and [Viktor] Gyokeres up entrance. It is just three video games, however within the two away video games we now have seen Arsenal on this season, nothing has modified.
“Closely reliant on set items, don’t create something in open play and defensively the very best crew in Europe for me.”
07:02 PM BSTPost-match ideas from David Raya
“I’ve not seen it [the goal] again but. Dissatisfied not to reserve it like each objective you concede. I feel it’s a hell of a strike. I keep in mind the ball shifting so much and shifting away from me. Hopefully, the following one I can save.
“It’s a excellent strike particularly with the brand new balls and all the pieces. We nonetheless should adapt. It’s going away from me so it’s more durable to gauge and put it aside.”
06:59 PM BSTSzoboszlai emulating Gerrard06:58 PM BSTScoring run continues06:56 PM BSTMikel Arteta talking to Sky Sports activities
“I’m very disenchanted with the consequence. I’m very pleased with my gamers. Each [sets of] gamers needed to dig in to a degree the place there was nothing between the 2. It was going to be determined by a person error or a second of magic. You can’t dominate right here for 90 minutes, it’s not possible. On the finish of the sport, I mentioned we now have to discover a strategy to win these large matches.
“You must put the ball at the back of the online when you’ve got it. We have been significantly better than final 12 months, significantly better. Now we have to place the ball at the back of the online if you wish to win the sport. We misplaced Martin [Odegaard], we misplaced Kai [Havertz] after which we misplaced Bukayo [Saka]. Within the warm-up we misplaced [William] Saliba.”
On Eberechi Eze:
“He has been with us for 4 or 5 days, that’s all. We absolutely imagine within the gamers that performed. You must take quite a lot of positives from the sport. I’ve not seen Liverpool at dwelling struggling like they did in opposition to us.”
06:52 PM BSTTHE second of the game06:50 PM BSTThoughts of the Sky crew06:50 PM BSTDominik Szoboszlai talking to Sky Sports06:46 PM BSTMeanwhile at Villa Park
The ultimate recreation of the weekend is going down this night at Villa Park, the place Aston Villa host Crystal Palace. Marc Guehi, strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool, begins and captains Crystal Palace this night. Kick-off there may be at 7pm and you’ll comply with all of the .
06:43 PM BSTSzoboszlai has carried out it before06:43 PM BSTLiverpool three wins from three06:42 PM BSTSzoboszlai the match winner06:40 PM BSTJamie Carragher on Sky Sports activities
“Completely enormous. Liverpool have 9 factors out of 9. They’ve performed two actually troublesome video games; Newcastle away and Arsenal at dwelling. They usually have been nowhere close to their finest. What a place they discover themselves in. Get the switch window out of the best way after which come again after the worldwide break and I’m positive we’ll see so much higher from Liverpool in these subsequent few months.
“[Dominik] Szoboszlai has been revitalised. Completely excellent. It’s virtually like they’ve discovered a place for him now, taking part in at right-back. Excellent in the previous few video games. Now we have heard a lot about his capability to hit pictures from a distance. Now we have not seen it an excessive amount of for Liverpool however, wow, what a objective.”
Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool’s match winner – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
06:38 PM BSTThis weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Saturday:
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
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Manchester United 3-2 Burnley
Sunderland 2-1 Brentford
Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
Wolves 2-3 Everton
Leeds 0-0 Newcastle
Right this moment:
Brighton 2-1 Manchester Metropolis
Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham
Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal
06:37 PM BSTGary Neville on Sky Sports activities
“Liverpool have gotten what [Mikel] Arteta and Arsenal haven’t obtained proper now; that edge, that one thing, that mentality to go and win large matches at large away grounds.
Arsenal fall to their first defeat of the season – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
“Liverpool imagine they need to be successful these matches and I’m not positive Arsenal do. They’re pleased to not lose and it’s costing them.
“Even earlier than the strike, [Dominik] Szoboszlai was sensible and it’s a sensible day for Arne Slot.”
Arne Slot’s males have begun with wins over Bournemouth, Newcastle and Arsenal – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
06:33 PM BSTRoy Keane on Sky Sports06:32 PM BSTFT stats
Possession: Liverpool 53%-47% Arsenal
Pictures: 9/11
Pictures on course: 3-1
Corners: 3-8
Touches in opposition field: 16-28
06:30 PM BSTFT verdict
Be fascinating how the Arsenal world view their method at present. Liverpool have been so weak defensively within the first two video games, however Arteta was extra intent on nullifying than exposing flaws. A second of magic from Szoboszlai left the sport plan in tatters. Three out of three for the champions they usually have probably not obtained going but…
First defeat of the season for Arsenal – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
Liverpool three wins from three – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
06:28 PM BSTThe second of genius
Dominik Szoboszlai gained the sport for Liverpool with a shocking free-kick – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
06:26 PM BSTFull time
There’s the ultimate whistle and Liverpool win it 1-0 because of Szoboszlai’s gorgeous free-kick. A second of genius, Gerrard-esque, wins it for Arne Slot’s males. Liverpool make it three wins from three, Arsenal drop factors for the primary time this season. Liverpool head into the worldwide break high of the desk.
06:25 PM BST90+8 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Endo is booked for cynically bringing down Gyokeres and Arsenal have one final shot to ship the ball into the Liverpool field.
06:25 PM BST90+7 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Chiesa’s shot from simply exterior the field is deflected and goes behind for a nook. There was a VAR test on the different finish for a doable Szoboszlai handball from an Arsenal lengthy throw. It did hit Szoboszlai’s arm however that’s not a penalty.
06:23 PM BST90+5 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Into the ultimate two minutes of added time though which will enhance as a result of Timber happening with cramp.
06:20 PM BST90+2 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Timber has gone down with cramp however can’t be substituted as Arsenal have used their three substitution spots.
06:18 PM BST90 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
There will likely be seven extra minutes.
06:16 PM BST89 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Arsenal are bringing on Dowman for Madueke.
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Odegaard’s supply is headed away brilliantly by Szoboszlai.
06:16 PM BST88 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Madueke sends in a harmful cross from the precise aspect of the field however Gomez steps in with a vital intervention to get to the ball earlier than Gyokeres.
Wirtz has gone down, maybe with cramp or a lifeless leg, and goes to get replaced by Endo.
06:15 PM BST86 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Salah’s contact lets him down once more. Jones performs the ball into him on the sting of the field however Salah’s free contact permits the Arsenal defenders to snap in.
06:12 PM BST84 minutes: Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0
Eze goes down contained in the Liverpool field, wanting a penalty after a problem from Gomez, however referee Chris Kavanagh waves these appeals away.
06:10 PM BSTGOAL! Szoboszlai scores gorgeous free-kick
What a sensational free-kick! Anfield erupts. Szoboszlai steps up and smashes one into the highest nook. Raya can do nothing to cease it. You’ll should go some to beat that this season. Already a contender for objective of the season. Elegant!
Liverpool have seen a quantity 8 produce that sort of magic earlier than. Steven Gerrard will likely be applauded that one with understanding approval.
Second of genius from Dominik Szoboszlai – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
06:08 PM BST81 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Jones is introduced down by Zubemindi not far exterior the Arsenal penalty space and the Arsenal midfielder is booked. This can be a free-kick in a harmful place, proper within the centre simply over 30 yards out.
06:06 PM BST78 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Konate is just not going to have the ability to proceed so each side have misplaced a beginning centre-back to damage. Konate is limping off and will likely be changed by Gomez. Chiesa can be approaching for Ekitike.
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In the meantime at Villa Park Marc Guehi is beginning and captaining Crystal Palace tonight amid hyperlinks with Liverpool.
Konate compelled off as a result of damage – Phil Noble/Reuters
06:04 PM BST76 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Konate is down and is needing some therapy.
06:01 PM BST74 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Wirtz makes nice contact on a shot from simply exterior the Arsenal penalty space and Gabriel makes an awesome block. That was travelling.
06:00 PM BST73 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Szoboszlai performs a pleasant diagonal to Wirtz out on the left. Wirtz then cuts inside and lays it off to Salah on the sting of the field. Salah’s first contact is just a little heavy, permitting the Arsenal defenders to make the block when he will get his shot away.
05:59 PM BST72 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gakpo wins a nook off Timber in entrance of The Kop. This will likely be Liverpool’s first nook of the sport, Arsenal have had seven.
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Wirtz takes however Mosquera heads away.
05:57 PM BST70 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Mikel Arteta is making a double change as Odegaard and Eze are on, the latter for his Arsenal debut. Martinelli and Merino the boys to go off.
An Arsenal debut for Eberechi Eze – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
05:57 PM BST69 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gravenberch performs a stunning ball into the precise channel, in search of the run of Ekitike, however Raya is fast off his line to get to the ball first.
Within the absence of a lot attacking menace, Liverpool are actually attempting to win the sport utilising an previous favorite – the emotion of the gang within the remaining 25 minutes. Arsenal haven’t appeared flustered but. Tentative indicators recreation ‘would possibly’ open up for the climax.
Nonetheless goalless at Anfield – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
05:55 PM BST67 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Salah performs in a cheeky cross with the skin of his boot from the precise aspect of the field however Raya will get up excessive sufficient to pluck it out of the air.
05:53 PM BST66 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
The primary Arsenal participant to be booked is Gyokeres for a nasty problem on van Dijk.
05:53 PM BST65 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gakpo cuts in from the left and lets rip from the sting of the field however it’s straight at Raya.
05:51 PM BST63 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gabriel’s shot from vary is blocked by Konate and goes behind for a nook.
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Rice’s outswinger is headed away by Konate and Madueke’s shot from the sting of the field is wild and sails into the Anfield Street Finish. That was a terrific header from Konate.
05:49 PM BST61 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Arne Slot turns to his bench for the primary time at present as he brings on Jones for Mac Allister.
05:48 PM BST60 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool have the ball within the internet however the offside flag goes up. Wirtz’s shot is spilt by Raya and Gakpo will get to it first. Gakpo is then introduced down by Raya earlier than Ekitike places the ball in however Gakpo was offside as Wirtz hit his shot.
05:46 PM BST58 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
An extended Raya free-kick is allowed to bounce by the Liverpool defence and Madueke thinks he may need an opportunity contained in the Liverpool field however Alisson is out shortly to smother the ball.
05:42 PM BST55 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Madueke twists in and out on the precise aspect of the Liverpool penalty earlier than Kerkez blocks the cross and Arsenal have a nook.
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Rice sends in an outswinger, which Konate powerfully heads away.
05:40 PM BST52 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool work it effectively within the centre of the pitch and Gravenberch drives ahead contained in the Arsenal half. He scored a cracking objective on Monday night time in opposition to Newcastle and he goes for objective from over 25 yards out however drags his effort large.
05:38 PM BST50 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Loads like the primary half, it’s a quiet begin to the second.
05:32 PM BSTSecond half
We’re again underneath method at Anfield. Arne Slot is pictured talking to Conor Bradley within the tunnel. Will Bradley be on quickly on this second half? Szoboszlai, being deployed at right-back at present like he was at Newcastle, is placing in one other good efficiency.
05:27 PM BSTNews from the French camp05:25 PM BSTRoy Keane on Sky Sports activities
“Liverpool appear a bit nervous. Arsenal are controlling the tempo of the sport.
“The sport is there for Arsenal, with Liverpool being a bit extra tentative.
“However Arsenal appear fearful of being a bit extra optimistic. Loads will occur within the second half with the substitutions after we see what the mentality of Arsenal actually is.”
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05:23 PM BSTHT stats
Possession: Liverpool 49%-51% Arsenal
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Pictures: 2-6
Pictures on course: 0-1
Corners: 0-5
Touches in opposition field: 2-12
05:20 PM BSTHT verdict
Arteta will likely be delighted thus far. He’s clearly not attempting to win the title following the Wenger blueprint. That is extra the George Graham template – with a touch of Clive Woodward’s England. Not an exciting first half, sadly.
05:16 PM BSTHalf-time
That’s it for the primary half and it stays goalless on the break.
05:15 PM BST45 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
There will likely be one added minute on the finish of this primary half.
05:12 PM BST42 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gabriel fouls Salah and the Liverpool gamers and followers are fuming that Gabriel was not booked for a cynical foul.
05:10 PM BST40 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Timber’s effort is blocked by van Dijk and the ball involves Calafiori on the sting of the field. He will get his shot away but it surely goes large. A goal-kick is initially given however, after Arsenal protestations, the choice is modified and the guests have a nook.
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Rice’s supply is met by Calafiori, who heads large.
05:07 PM BST37 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Perhaps it’s the swirling wind however, thus far, this has been a recreation disappointingly low on high quality given we’re two Premier League title contenders. It’s simply been summed up by two terrible passes – one from every goalkeeper with David Raya specifically lucky to flee. Hopefully it should enhance quickly. It can not simply be the circumstances. The honourable exception has been Arsenal’s Noni Madueke.
05:06 PM BST36 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Madueke cuts inside onto his left on the precise aspect of the penalty space and shoots however his effort is blocked by Kerkez and loops over for an Arsenal nook.
With quite a lot of Arsenal gamers positioned on the sting of the field, Rice takes an inswinger but it surely goes right through. There was a fast VAR test for a doable penalty however Merino theatrically threw himself to the bottom when he noticed the ball go over his head. Merino ought to be booked; that’s diving.
Arsenal definitely wish to make an occasion of each nook. Time for the viewers at dwelling to make a cup of tea previous to supply.
05:05 PM BST35 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Zubimendi fouls Gakpo in a similar way to what Gravenberch did on Calafiori however is just not booked. A scarcity of consistency there.
05:04 PM BST33 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool ought to have punished Arsenal there. Raya’s move is intercepted by van Dijk, who drives into the field however, as an alternative of taking pictures, tries to put it off to Salah but it surely will get intercepted. Why did he not shoot? The ball then involves Mac Allister on the sting of the field however his shot is blocked by quite a lot of Arsenal defenders closing him down.
05:00 PM BST30 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Arteta has the sport he designed within the first half-hour, Liverpool struggling to create probabilities in opposition to a bodily sturdy and organised aspect, whereas Arsenal’s set-piece depend is rising.
04:59 PM BST29 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
That is among the worst free-kicks you will note. Rice goes for the shot from round 35 yards out and it sails into The Kop. Rice has a wry smile.
04:58 PM BST28 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
The primary reserving of the sport goes Liverpool’s method as Gravenberch tripped Calafiori because the Italian drove ahead.
04:57 PM BST27 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal have one other nook as Kerkez blocks Timber’s cross. Rice will take as soon as extra however the supply is poor and Kerkez clears on the entrance submit.
04:55 PM BST25 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Timber fouls Gakpo contained in the Arsenal half and Liverpool will use this chance to ship the ball into the Arsenal penalty space.
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Wirtz’s supply has an excessive amount of on it and goes behind for a goal-kick.
04:52 PM BST22 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Zubimendi performs a ball into the precise channel to search out Madueke, who drives into the Liverpool penalty space, however it’s good defending from Kerkez to place it behind for a nook.
Rice’s supply is headed out to the sting of the field, the place Madueke takes a contact after which shoots, which forces Alisson into an honest save to his proper.
Large concern for Liverpool there. First time Noni Madueke has had an opportunity to run up in opposition to Milos Kerkez and he was simply too fast for the full-back. Kerkez nearly recovered to concede the nook however that’s one thing Arsenal ought to positively try to exploit. It’s been shaky begin to his Liverpool profession for Kerkez.
Battle between Milos Kerkez and Noni Madueke – Phil Noble/Reuters
04:51 PM BST20 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
As we hit 20 minutes into the sport, Anfield belts out Diogo Jota’s music. Without end Quantity 20 at Liverpool.
04:49 PM BST18 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Madueke wins Arsenal a nook out on the precise after Kerkez blocked the cross. Arsenal have probably the most nook objectives since August 2023.
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The supply comes right through however VAR is having a look at a doable maintain within the Liverpool penalty space. The test is full and there’s no offence. They have been Mac Allister and Merino however nothing in that.
04:46 PM BST16 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gravenberch has made a powerful begin. Arsenal look constructed to suffocate the sport – definitely within the early levels – however the Dutchman is discovering house, particularly when he glides by means of midfield.
04:45 PM BST15 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Madueke is a fortunate boy and has his keeper to thank for bailing him out. He performs a horrible ball backwards and, had it not been for Raya being fast off the mark and out of his field, Salah would have been in for a one-on-one.
04:43 PM BST13 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gakpo drifts inside from his left wing place and the house opens up for him to drive on the penalty space. He then shoots however his effort goes large of Raya’s proper submit.
04:42 PM BST11 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Van Dijk lifts a ball excessive of the Arsneal defence, in search of Salah, however Arsenal’s captain at present Gabriel backpedals and heads away. Good defending from the centre-back.
04:35 PM BST5 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Saliba will get some therapy however he’s coming off. He’s going to get replaced by 21-year-old Mosquera, who signed for Arsenal from Valencia this summer time.
Saliba was in bother after an early problem on Ekitike. It appeared like it could become fairly a battle between these two. Disgrace we now have been denied it so quickly.
Arsenal compelled into early change – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
04:34 PM BST4 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
That is an early concern for Arsenal as Saliba has gone down and that’s his day carried out.
Early damage blow for the guests – Carl Recine/Getty Photographs
04:33 PM BST3 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool are dominating the ball in these early levels.
04:30 PM BSTKick-off
We’re underneath method at Anfield. Either side are two from two thus far however at the very least one will lose their 100% report at present.
04:26 PM BSTKick-off quick approaching
Either side emerge from the tunnel into the Merseyside sunshine and we’re simply moments away from kick-off at Anfield.
04:22 PM BSTReminder of the groups
Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike.
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Bradley, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha.
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Merino, Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Kepa, Mosquera, Odegaard, Eze, Trossard, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Harriman-Annous.
04:20 PM BSTCheers for ex-Liverpool man
There was an enormous cheer when Brighton & Hove Albion’s late win over Manchester Metropolis was introduced – and never least when it relayed that Liverpool’s former midfielder James Milner was among the many Brighton’s goalscorers. The objective additionally signifies that Milner is now the second-youngest goalscorer (16 years and 356 days) and second-oldest goalscorer (39 years and 239 days) within the Premier League period.
04:18 PM BSTJamie Carragher on Sky Sports04:16 PM BSTMerino given the nod for the guests
The selection of Mikel Merino in midfield for Arsenal feels telling. Set-piece FC? Fairly presumably so. Martin Odegaard is on the bench having broken his shoulder final week however the selection of Merino means that Mikel Arteta goes for a extra bodily, defensive-minded method. Arsenal followers would have liked to see Eberechi Eze make his first begin however he’s additionally among the many substitutes.
04:14 PM BSTArne Slot talking to Sky Sports04:09 PM BSTCody Gakpo indicators new long-term contract at Liverpool
The Dutchman begins for the house aspect this afternoon and it was confirmed yesterday that he has dedicated his long-term future to the membership. Here’s what he mentioned upon signing his new contract:
“It feels wonderful to increase the contract right here at this lovely membership. I’m very grateful and hopefully I may give again many extra lovely moments.
“I really feel at dwelling, my household feels at dwelling and that’s additionally an enormous choice all the time. They really feel good. I’m very pleased on the membership, a very good group, good teammates, so the life across the soccer itself is superb and I take pleasure in each second of it. I’m very grateful that I can prolong.”
04:02 PM BSTAll over within the 2pm kick-offs
Down on the south coast, Brighton have come from 1-0 all the way down to win 2-1 in opposition to Manchester Metropolis; a repeat of what occurred in that fixture final season.
In the meantime on the Metropolis Floor, West Ham have scored three late objectives to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 to scale back the stress on Graham Potter.
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04:00 PM BSTArsenal’s Champions League fixtures introduced
September 16: Athletic Membership (A), kick-off 5.45pm
October 1: Olympiacos (H), kick-off 8pm
October 21: Atletico Madrid (H), kick-off 8pm
November 4: Slavia Prague (A), kick-off 5.45pm
November 26: Bayern Munich (H), kick-off 8pm
December 10: Membership Brugge (A), kick-off 8pm
January 20: Inter Milan (A), kick-off 8pm
January 28: Kairat Almaty (H), kick-off 8pm
03:58 PM BSTPre-match ideas of Jurrien Timber03:56 PM BSTLiverpool’s Champions League fixtures introduced
September 17: Atletico Madrid (A), Matchday 1, kick-off 8pm
September 30: Galatasaray (A), Matchday 2, kick-off 8pm
October 22: Eintracht Frankfurt (A), Matchday 3, kick-off 8pm
November 4: Actual Madrid (H), Matchday 4, kick-off 8pm
November 26: PSV Eindhoven (H), Matchday 5, kick-off 8pm
December 9: Internazionale (A), Matchday 6, kick-off 8pm
January 21: Marseille (A), Matchday 7, kick-off 8pm
January 28: Qarabag (H), Matchday 8, kick-off 8pm
03:53 PM BSTLiverpool and Arsenal followers are at warfare… over their songs
Arsenal have a . Final weekend he had not but performed a recreation for the membership, however he already had his music. “We are able to hear them crying on the Lane / Ebere Eze, he scores once more / One name with Mik Arteta he mentioned ‘wow’ / F— off Tottenham, I’m a Gooner now.”
It may be knotty to unpick the origin of fan chants. On this event, and this may occasionally require repeated listens to discern, the tune is taken from the bolero-mambo music ¿Quién Será?. Initially recorded in 1953 by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz, it was uncovered to a wider viewers by Dean Martin, then dance duo Shaft of their 1999 re-imagining (Mucho Mambo) Sway and most lately, Michael Bublé. Or maybe Arsenal supporters simply heard Liverpool singing it?
Rising cult hero has been celebrated for months with the identical tune: “We are able to hear them crying in Turin / Federico, he’s right here to win / One chat with Arne Slot and he mentioned ‘ciao’ / F— off Juve, I’m a Kopite now.”
Clearly Liverpool supporters don’t personal the copyright to a music composed greater than 70 years in the past, however some have accused Arsenal of theft. Fortify your self for the brand new frontier in on-line soccer fan discourse: welcome to the chant-stealing wars.
03:49 PM BSTLiverpool’s midfield trio
Florian Wirtz has been quiet in Liverpool’s opening Premier League video games, however at present he has each Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch as a crew mate for the primary time. Will a extra balanced line-up unlock the German’s field of methods?
03:45 PM BSTPre-match ideas of Virgil van Dijk03:41 PM BSTBuild your dream team03:38 PM BSTAtmosphere constructing at Anfield
Enormous conflict in retailer between final season’s high two – Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs
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03:32 PM BSTFull crew information
Liverpool make one change from Monday’s win at Newcastle United. Alexis Mac Allister, who missed that victory, is available in for Curtis Jones.
Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike.
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Bradley, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha.
For Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino are available in for Bukayo Saka, who’s out with a hamstring damage, and Martin Odegaard, who is simply match sufficient for the bench. Their new signing Eberechi Eze is called on the bench.
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Merino, Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Kepa, Mosquera, Odegaard, Eze, Trossard, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Harriman-Annous.
03:28 PM BSTHosts arriving03:25 PM BSTGary Neville on Sky Sports03:21 PM BSTAllure of Liverpool and Arsenal is attracting managers to their backroom employees
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is a supervisor who has reached the ultimate of the Europa League simply three years earlier, to not point out the glittering taking part in profession that preceded it, and but sitting on the bench at Anfield on Sunday he won’t even be Arne Slot’s No 2.
Strictly talking the Liverpool No 2 is one other Dutchman, Sipke Hulshoff, though the hierarchy is comparatively flat. As a participant at Arsenal, as soon as despatched off in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield, Van Bronckhorst was a Premier League winner. He was a Champions League winner with Barcelona, and there have been 106 caps for the Netherlands. He gained all the pieces as a participant. As a coach it has definitely been satisfactory – an Eredivisie title with Feyenoord, that 2021-22 Europa run with Rangers. Why take a spot within the employees at Liverpool?
Within the Arsenal dugout is one other Premier League successful left-back of the 2000s, and a former worldwide who additionally had an honest profession as a supervisor. He too is now an assistant. That’s Gabriel Heinze, as soon as of Manchester United after which Actual Madrid, successful as a coach in his native Argentina. A former team-mate of , the pair have stayed shut. An ill-starred time as coach of MLS franchise Atlanta United has broken Heinze’s repute considerably amongst recruiters.
03:16 PM BSTArsenal crew news03:15 PM BSTLiverpool crew news03:13 PM BSTTeam information incoming
We’re simply moments away from discovering out the beginning XIs from Anfield…
03:09 PM BSTThis weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Saturday:
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
Manchester United 3-2 Burnley
Sunderland 2-1 Brentford
Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
Wolves 2-3 Everton
Leeds 0-0 Newcastle
Right this moment:
Brighton 0-1 Manchester Metropolis (49’)
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
03:06 PM BSTVAR information
Michael Salisbury has been stood down as VAR for Sunday’s Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal after officers confirmed he made a mistake to disallow .
Telegraph Sport understands that Salisbury’s withdrawal is the results of his .
Salisbury intervened to ask match referee Rob Jones to go to the pitchside monitor after Fulham midfielder Josh King had scored 21 minutes into the sport, and finally the objective was chalked off when team-mate Rodrigo Muniz was dominated to have stepped on Trevoh Chalobah through the build-up regardless of minimal contact.
03:01 PM BSTHuge conflict at Anfield
Final season’s high two meet at Anfield as defending Premier League champions Liverpool host Arsenal. Either side have two wins from two to this point; Liverpool have secured victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle while Arsenal have overwhelmed Manchester United and Leeds. This fixture final season was performed after Liverpool had secured the title, with the sport ending in a 2-2 draw, and actually each fixtures between the golf equipment led to 2-2 attracts final season. The final three Premier League conferences between the perimeters at Anfield have led to stalemates. Forward of the sport, Arne Slot has spoken of the importance of this match.
“It’s to do with dropping floor, however not that we play Arsenal. It’s extra that at first of the season, groups don’t usually play their finest recreation until you retain the identical squad utterly and add just a few gamers, then you may perhaps anticipate that the crew is rising additional. For those who take a look at our state of affairs, we now have misplaced just a few, added just a few so it’s not ranging from new once more, however it’s regular that we play even higher in just a few weeks than we do now.
The defending champions Liverpool have gained two from two thus far this season – Owen Humphreys/PA
“However within the meantime, you can not lose floor or not so much, though I’d be shocked if there was a factors report this season within the Premier League due to the energy of the league. You’ll be able to drop factors on occasion and be aggressive within the league on the finish of the season, however the very best factor you are able to do is just not drop factors in any respect.”
Liverpool will likely be with out Jeremie Frimpong however are set to welcome again Alexis Mac Allister, who missed the victory at Newcastle on Monday night time. They’re nonetheless linked with strikes for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi earlier than tomorrow night time’s deadline.
Arsenal will likely be with out Bukayo Saka, who injured his hamstring of their victory over Leeds final weekend and has additionally been dominated out of the upcoming worldwide break. They’re additionally with out Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus while Martin Odegaard is a doubt with a shoulder damage. Eberechi Eze might make his debut for the membership after signing from Crystal Palace and Mikel Arteta was filled with compliments for his new addition.
Eberechi Eze was launched to the Arsenal followers on the Emirates forward of their recreation in opposition to Leeds – Ian Walton/AP
“Very particular vitality, particular aura round him and actually prepared. I heard so much about him. He has gathered quite a lot of data on that pitch. Sure, very impressed with him.”
Arsenal are nonetheless hoping so as to add Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie to their ranks earlier than the deadline. Workforce information to comply with shortly.
GK: Bernd Leno (Fulham)