Trent Alexander-Arnold was at Liverpool’s title social gathering as Arsenal accomplished an Anfield comeback to edge nearer to Champions League qualification.
Whereas Mikel Arteta will savour the character of his crew for retrieving some extent from a two-goal deficit, it was the occasions following the 66th minute introduction of Liverpool’s outgoing vice-captain which left the deepest impression.
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Alexander-Arnold had suffered some modest jeers when his identify was introduced pre-match, and when warming up in the course of the first half.
The crescendo of boos when he took the sector and took possession for the primary time was loud and uncomfortable.
Unsurprisingly as a beforehand upbeat environment took a flip, Arsenal took benefit and equalised – Alexander-Arnold enjoying Mikel Merino onside to make it 2-2.
It was an unprecedented present of discontent by the Kop for a participant who seven days in the past was nonetheless thought of “one in all their very own”. Evidently the phrases of the membership anthem require the caveat that you’ll stroll alone to Madrid.
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As for the sport itself, as comebacks go, it was two months too late for Arsenal, however they are going to be consoled by their excellence within the second half, surviving a late scare after Merino’s second yellow card late on.
Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz had put Liverpool in cost early on, however Gabriel Martinelli struck early within the second earlier than Anfield generously contributed to its personal gamers unease.
With that, any doubt that Alexander-Arnold was right to attend for the title to be received to announce his intentions was erased.
07:10 PM BSTJamie Carragher on Sky Sports07:07 PM BSTWhy Robertson’s late effort was dominated out07:06 PM BSTHome comforts07:02 PM BSTMicah Richards on Sky Sports activities
“Arsenal’s response was excellent. I favored the tactical tweak when Martinelli went down the centre. The season may have fizzled out, they didn’t really feel sorry for themselves, they got here out on the assault, that they had a sport plan.
“We nonetheless wish to see extra within the first half as a result of at occasions they had been overran in midfield, foolish errors. All in all they are going to be pleased with that efficiency.”
07:01 PM BSTThe ideas of Mikel Arteta
“What we did within the first half is nowhere close to the extent so to do it after that isn’t acceptable. We reacted, nice, however it’s unacceptable. You do not need to be preventing for trophies and then you definitely may win or lose it. That’s the degree you want.
“No-one can promise you win. You’re going to have six, seven groups who pray to be within the Champions League subsequent 12 months and then you definitely see. The motion that we had after 20, 25 minutes. When the crew performs like this, that’s on me.
“It isn’t concerning the gamers. No-one accepts these requirements. It has to harm loads. Six occasions we performed with 10 males this season. Have a look at what we are able to do after we are there.”
Arsenal got here from 2-0 down at half time to attract 2-2 – Ash Allen/Shutterstock
06:58 PM BSTArne Slot talking to Sky Sports06:55 PM BSTYour response
Mark Dickson: “Silly to boo TAA. He’s a lad who’s pursuing his ambition and there may be nothing incorrect with that. Good luck to him and I’ve little question that LFC will handle completely effectively with out him.”
Martin Williams: “The naivety from followers that any participant offers two figs about their membership. They care about cash and fame, whoever can provide them a step up in these two areas will get their jersey kiss.”
Peter McMahon: “TAA makes one other defensive error. Or one more defensive error. Great on assault however a legal responsibility in defence. Hope Actual is not going to expect an excessive amount of in that space. And I hope he thrives there.”
JB Fortune: “Gutted to see that remedy for Trent. No matter you concentrate on him working down his contract, you by no means boo a participant sporting pink. I’m in my 50s and I can’t bear in mind seeing that in all my years (forgive me if it’s occurred). Have at all times been a proud pink and the way we deal with our gamers. Good to see loads of followers on the finish clapping him and the crew. I believe it’s a brand new technology of the social media hate bunch. Ashamed by these clowns.”
06:52 PM BSTSky Sports activities’ Jamie Carragher on William Saliba06:50 PM BSTMore from Robertson on Alexander-Arnold
“There may be loads of emotion round it. It’s essential in these moments that I don’t let you know really feel and you don’t inform me really feel about it. All I can do is let you know how I really feel about it.
“To start with, I’m disenchanted to lose my greatest mate. Within the sport, now we have achieved all of it collectively. He’s a tremendous participant and particular person. He has made me a greater participant and that comes from the underside of my coronary heart.
“He has taken me to ranges the place I by no means knew existed. He saved pushing me via the great years. And he has made a selection. His legacy at this membership is apparent there to see. The trophies he has received, the moments he has had in historical past will at all times be there. It’s an emotional choice.
“For Trent, it’s not been a straightforward one. In fact it’s not. However he has made the choice. It isn’t good to see a good friend get booed, it was not good. However as I mentioned, we can not inform individuals act. I can not let you know how I really feel about it, I’m extraordinarily pleased with him. I like him as a participant, I like him as a good friend. He will likely be missed as one in all my greatest pals within the sport.”
06:47 PM BSTSky Sports activities crew on Arsenal06:42 PM BSTAndy Robertson talking to Sky Sports activities
“I assumed the primary 5 to 10 minutes, each groups had been sloppy. We picked up, scored two objectives. First half we dominated. At half-time we went in and mentioned to maintain the identical depth and we had been miles off it.
“We misplaced our aggression within the press and missed our final step. Then we completed sturdy, I assumed I nicked it on the finish. I used to be informed I’ll have been offside anyway.
“We’ve been delighted with the season now we have had, however that second half was not like us. There are nonetheless areas to enhance.”
Andy Robertson thought he had scored a late winner for Liverpool however it was dominated out – Getty Pictures
06:38 PM BSTHow it stands on the high with two video games left06:37 PM BSTFrustration for Slot and Liverpool06:35 PM BSTTo boo or to not boo?
That’s the query. Ought to Alexander-Arnold have been booed by elements of the Anfield devoted? You possibly can have your say within the feedback part on the backside of the weblog.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by some when he got here on and some occasions when on the ball – Phil Noble/Reuters
06:33 PM BSTStephen Warnock on BBC Radio 5 Reside
“Liverpool will likely be bitterly disenchanted having led 2-0 at half time, it was a poor second half from them.
“However, it was a a lot improved second half efficiency from Arsenal, they received themselves degree after which misplaced Mikel Merino. At that time the sport switched again in Liverpool’s favour.
“A massively entertaining sport.
06:32 PM BSTSky Sports activities’ Jamie Carragher on Alexander-Arnold being booed06:29 PM BSTToday’s Premier League outcomes
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
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Manchester United 0-2 West Ham
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester
Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
06:29 PM BSTFT stats
Possession: Liverpool 44%- 56% Arsenal
Pictures: 14-15
Pictures heading in the right direction: 5-7
Corners: 3-1
Touches in opposition field: 36-36
06:25 PM BSTFull time
Robertson might have been offside as van Dijk’s header was saved effectively by Raya. Konate might effectively have been penalised anyway for a foul on Lewis-Skelly.
There may be the ultimate whistle and it ends all sq. at Anfield.
06:24 PM BST90+6 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Robertson has the ball behind the online however the flag is up…
06:24 PM BST90+5 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Liverpool reward away possession in their very own half and Odegaard has a shot from simply exterior the field that goes simply broad.
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Down the opposite finish Liverpool win a late nook…
06:22 PM BST90+4 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Alexander-Arnold performs in a terrific cross however neither Jota nor Nunez can get on the tip of it.
One added minute remaining.
06:20 PM BST90+1 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Elliott finds a pocket of area on the right-hand aspect of the field however his effort goes over Raya’s bar. He needs to be doing significantly better there with the time and area he had.
06:19 PM BST90 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
There will likely be 5 added minutes.
06:18 PM BST89 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Massive likelihood for Liverpool. Salah’s cross is flicked on and involves Robertson on the again publish however the Scot can not information his effort heading in the right direction, which he actually needs to be from there.
06:16 PM BST87 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Mikel Arteta is making one other change as Zinchenko is approaching for Saka.
06:12 PM BST84 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Jota drives and drives ahead, making his strategy to the sting of the Arsenal field. He tries to search out the far nook however he drags his effort broad.
06:11 PM BST83 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Liverpool make their remaining change as Elliott comes on for Gravenberch.
06:10 PM BST81 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Alexander-Arnold lifts it over however it goes simply broad of Raya’s proper publish. The Arsenal keeper might have had it lined anyway.
06:08 PM BST80 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Merino is proven a second yellow card and is off after an terrible problem on Szoboszlai simply exterior the Arsenal penalty space. He’s barely lucky as effectively that he didn’t concede a penalty moments earlier than for a problem on Nunez however he can don’t have any complaints about that.
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Alexander-Arnold appears to be like like he may take…
Arsenal all the way down to 10 males for the ultimate 10 minutes or so – Getty Pictures
06:07 PM BST78 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Arne Slot is making his fourth change as Jota replaces Diaz.
06:06 PM BST77 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Trossard is down receiving some remedy after he clutched his hamstring. His day is definitely achieved and it’s as Arsenal are making a double change. Tierney and Calafiori are approaching, with White the opposite to get replaced.
06:03 PM BST74 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2
Alexander-Arnold has been booed by plenty of house followers when in possession. Arne Slot will likely be unimpressed together with his aspect’s second-half efficiency whereas Mikel Arteta will likely be pleased with how his aspect have bounced again from 2-0 down. Liverpool had been in command of this match on the break however have been poor since half time.
A lot is made of the ability of Anfield, and rightly so, however that energy can work in two methods. Maybe it’s merely a coincidence that Liverpool conceded seconds after the Kop roundly booed Alexander-Arnold on the ball. Maybe it’s not.
05:59 PM BSTGOAL! Merino equalises for Arsenal
Arsenal are degree. Odegaard fires a shot from vary, which Alisson saves onto the publish. The ball comes again out to Merino, who heads house. Merino was being performed onside by Alexander-Arnold and the objective will stand. 2-2.
A reasonably surreal flip of occasions inside Anfield because the social gathering environment evaporates, Alexander-Arnold is booed, some Liverpool supporters react angrily to these booing, after which Arsenal make it 2-2. The sport is there for the taking for Arteta’s aspect now.
05:55 PM BST66 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Arne Slot is making a triple change as Mac Allister, Nunez and Alexander-Arnold are approaching for Jones, Gakpo and Bradley. There are many audible boos as Alexander-Arnold makes his approach on. Some applause as effectively however the boos had been loud.
As Alexander-Arnold comes on, the Kop sings for Steven Gerrard. Pointed and symbolic, clearly. There have been loads of boos for the outgoing vice-captain, too. This will likely be a tough final 25 minutes for him.
05:54 PM BST65 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Arsenal play it quick and Saka then lifts a ball to the far publish. He finds Saliba however his header lands on high of the online. That was an enormous likelihood however the offside flag goes up.
05:52 PM BST64 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Odegaard slides a ball ahead looking for Martinelli within the field however Bradley slides in with a crucially-timed problem to disclaim the Arsenal ahead.
05:50 PM BST61 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Liverpool had been slick within the first half however have not likely woken up on this second half. Arsenal have been the significantly better aspect for the reason that break and they’ll have a free-kick not far exterior the Liverpool field on the left after a foul from Bradley on Lewis-Skelly, which ends up in Bradley being booked.
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Trossard fires it in and the preliminary is blocked. It comes out to Martinelli, eight yards out, and his poked effort via our bodies is saved by Alisson.
05:44 PM BST56 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Szoboszlai shoots from vary and it’s a highly effective effort however it’s straight at Raya, who gathers on the second try.
05:43 PM BST54 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
White fires a ball throughout from the right-hand aspect and tries to select Martinelli on the again publish however it’s too near Alisson, who makes the save. Had White discovered Martinelli that will have been a tap-in.
Arsenal are inflicting issues down the correct wing, the place Saka, Odegaard and White are having rather more pleasure than within the first half. That trio has lengthy been a vital attacking weapon for Arteta however health points have prevented them from combining often this season.
05:41 PM BST52 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Liverpool counter and the ball is lifted over the Arsenal defence into the trail of Salah. The Egyptian approaches the Arsenal field and tries to feed a go into the the trail of Diaz however there may be an excessive amount of on it and the possibility is gone.
05:40 PM BST51 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1
Trossard shoots from the sting of the field after Saka by some means retains maintain of the ball contained in the Liverpool penalty space with loads of ome gamers round him however the Belgian blazes his shot over the bar.
05:36 PM BSTGOAL! Martinelli pulls one again for Arsenal
An early objective on this second half for the guests. Trossard is afforded an excessive amount of area on the left and flicks a ball in, which Martinelli flicks on together with his head into the far nook. It was a superb cross and end however the cross ought to by no means have been allowed to be put in with such ease.
Just one crew left the dressing room at half-time. Sport on.
05:35 PM BST46 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Lewis-Skelly makes nice progress via the Liverpool half and feeds it out to Trossard, who then will get previous Bradley. Trossard strikes into the Liverpool field and performs the ball throughout however Liverpool clear.
05:34 PM BSTSecond half
We’re again below approach at Anfield.
05:29 PM BSTAlexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool followers
confronted a hostile reception from followers as he appeared at Anfield for the primary time since asserting his impending departure this summer season.
The England defender was named on the bench for and, because the Liverpool crew had been learn out earlier than kick-off, Alexander-Arnold’s identify was overwhelmingly greeted with boos.
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05:28 PM BSTToday’s Premier League fixtures
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea FT
Manchester United 0-2 West Ham FT
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester FT
Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace FT
Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal HT
05:25 PM BSTHT stats
Possession: Liverpool 39%- 61% Arsenal
Pictures: 6-5
Pictures heading in the right direction: 4-0
Corners: 2-0
Touches in opposition field: 22-22
05:22 PM BSTHT verdict
A primary half which was a becoming microcosm of the season, Liverpool possessing the killer intuition when taking their probabilities, Arsenal indecisive with theirs. And never surprisingly, Conor Bradley’s identify has been chanted with fervour all through by the Kop.
05:19 PM BSTHalf time
Szoboszlai finds Konate however the Frenchman’s header goes over. That’s the remaining act of this primary half and Liverpool lead 2-0 because of objectives from Gakpo and Diaz.
05:18 PM BST45+3 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Gravenberch goes down contained in the Arsenal field below a problem from Partey however referee Anthony Taylor waves it away. Liverpool can have a late nook.
05:15 PM BST45 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Merino must be just a little cautious as fouls Konate on a yellow card already. That was not a second-yellow offence however when on a reserving it’s essential to deal with fastidiously.
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There will likely be three added minutes on the finish of this primary half.
05:14 PM BST44 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Arsenal have responded effectively to going two-down, however Alisson is but to make a save. Liverpool are ready to hit them on the counter-attack now, however Slot will need management again. His crew has turn out to be careless in possession.
05:13 PM BST43 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Salah will get previous Lewis-Skelly down Liverpool’s proper and the Egyptian is held again, leading to Lewis-Skelly being booked.
Salah sends within the free-kick however it’s wasted as it’s overhit.
Pretty clear-cut yellow card – Jon Tremendous/AP
05:12 PM BST41 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Liverpool counter from their very own field and the ball is moved out to the correct into the trail of Salah. He drives into the Arsenal field and lays the ball throughout with the surface of his left boot, making an attempt to select Jones six yards out, however Arsenal do sufficient to take care of the hazard and clear.
05:07 PM BST36 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Alexander-Arnold goes out for a warm-up; will we see him come on later? Partey commits one other foul and by some means escapes once more with out being booked. Diaz has stayed down after being fouled by Partey and there may be some blood that must be cleaned up from his nostril.
Arsenal’s attacking gamers have been repeatedly caught in possession on the sting of Liverpool’s field. Merino, Partey and Odegaard have all misplaced the ball in that promising place. It should be completely infuriating for Arteta.
Will Trent come on right now? – Jon Tremendous/AP
05:04 PM BST34 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Partey fouls Gakpo and he’s fortunate to not be booked having already been barely lucky earlier to not see yellow for an additional foul on Gakpo.
In what’s seemingly a reference to Arteta’s midweek feedback, the house followers are signing: “Finest crew in Europe, you’re having fun”
05:04 PM BST33 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
We’ve the primary reserving of the sport as Merino fouls Bradley. It was a late problem from Merino and referee Anthony Taylor goes to his pocket.
05:00 PM BST30 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Diaz ought to put Liverpool 3-0 up however the offside flag has gone up anyway. Konate makes good floor dribbling down the correct and feeds it ahead to Bradley. Contained in the Arsenal field Bradley performs it throughout to Diaz, who makes a large number of a golden likelihood. The offside flag then goes up towards Bradley and, had Diaz scored, that will have been shut.
05:00 PM BST29 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Saka dribbles down the correct and works his approach into the Liverpool field. He cuts onto his most well-liked left foot and tries to curve one into the far nook however he can not preserve his effort down and his shot goes over the bar.
04:57 PM BST27 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Gakpo drives ahead contained in the Arsenal half and is introduced down by Partey not far exterior the Arsenal field. Partey maybe a contact lucky to not be booked for that foul.
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Robertson’s supply involves nothing.
04:55 PM BST25 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Diaz sends in a cross from the left that finally ends up turning into a shot. Raya was backpedalling however the ball lands on the highest of the online.
04:54 PM BST24 minutes: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 0
Liverpool are almost 3-0 up. The possibility falls to Jones on the sting of the field and his shot appears to be like destined for the far nook, solely to be denied by a terrific diving save from Raya. There was one other elegant Salah go in there.
04:51 PM BSTGOAL! Diaz doubles Liverpool’s benefit
Two in a matter of moments from the hosts and that could be a fantastic objective. Salah has it out on the correct and performs a pleasant ball in behind the Arsenal defence. Szoboszlai will get on the tip of it and slides the ball throughout the field for Diaz to faucet in. VAR did check out whether or not Szoboszlai was offside however he had simply stayed onside as he made his run ahead. Slightly below 90 seconds between the objectives. That help for the help from Salah was beautiful.
Arsenal are at present spinning within the Anfield tumble dryer Arteta has typically warned his gamers about. May get very messy certainly for them in the event that they’re not cautious.
04:49 PM BSTGOAL! Gakpo offers Liverpool the lead
Liverpool take the lead. Moments earlier than he spurned one other nice likelihood not enjoying the ball throughout to Salah however this time he makes no mistake. Liverpool win it again excessive up and Robertson sends in a pleasant cross from the left, which Gakpo heads previous Raya.
William Saliba was caught on the ball within the opening few moments and he completely switched off once more for that Cody Gakpo objective.
04:45 PM BST14 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool and Jones are very fortunate. Jones takes far too lengthy on the ball on the sting of his field and Partey nicks it off him. Nonetheless Partey and Trossard can not reap the benefits of a terrific state of affairs to take the lead and the possibility is gone. Jones will likely be a really relieved man.
That passage of play was correct Arsenal heritage. Faffing round with the ball within the penalty field, refusing to shoot. Identical to the great outdated days below Wenger.
04:44 PM BST13 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Will Trent Alexander-Arnold come on and what reception will he get? – Nick Potts/PA
04:42 PM BST12 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Gakpo ought to do significantly better there. Liverpool counter from simply exterior their very own field and Szoboszlai drives ahead. He lays it out to Gakpo on the left and the Dutchman most likely ought to give it again to Szoboszlai however he doesn’t and is finally robbed of the ball by Saliba.
04:37 PM BST7 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Liverpool needs to be forward. Jones finds area down the left channel and picks out Salah with a gorgeous outside-of-the-foot go. The Egyptian has it on the right-hand aspect of the field and rolls it into the of Diaz. The Colombian takes a contact and may rating from round 10 yards out however his effort is straight at Raya. He ought to have buried that.
04:37 PM BST6 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
The Anfield crowd serenade Bradley with a rendition of ‘There’s just one Conor Bradley’.
04:36 PM BST5 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Conor Bradley is aware of that is his likelihood to seal the right-back slot and make it his personal. He’s began this match in a feisty temper, smashing into each Martinelli and Merino inside the primary two minutes. The Anfield crowd has responded to it.
04:34 PM BST3 minutes: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Bradley is penalised for a foul on Merino, who goes down clutching his again. Each gamers went up for a excessive ball and it appeared just a little harsh to offer a free-kick for that. Arsenal can have a free-kick out on the left with the possibility to ship it into the Liverpool penalty space.
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Odegaard sends it in and the Liverpool defensive position run as much as catch the Arsenal gamers offside. Saka makes a run late and is onside as he latches onto the tip of the cross. He’s in area and it’s a nice likelihood however he spurns it as his shot goes broad of the far publish.
04:31 PM BST1 min: Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
Bradley slides right into a problem on Martinelli and wins the ball, which brings out an enormous roar from the Anfield devoted.
04:30 PM BSTKick-off
We’re below approach at Anfield.
04:26 PM BSTGuard of honour
The Arsenal gamers emerge from the tunnel and, like Chelsea did at Stamford Bridge this time final week, kind a guard of honour for the champions Liverpool, led out by captain Virgil van Dijk on his three hundredth Premier League look. Anfield roars because the champions emerge from the tunnel into the Merseyside sunshine. Chants of ‘Champions, Champions’ ring round Anfield.
Generally the guard of honour appears like a present of respect. Must be mentioned, in a vibrant Anfield with the Kop singing ‘Campione’, that did fairly really feel like ritual humiliation for these Arsenal gamers. Ought to hearth them up, anyway.
Liverpool take pleasure in a guard of honour – Nick Potts/PA
04:24 PM BSTMixed response for Trent
Alexander-Arnold’s identify learn out by the crew announcer…. there was a blended response. Some boos among the many cheers.
Blended response – Phil Noble/Reuters
04:21 PM BSTReminder of the groups
Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz.
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Substitutes: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Mac Allister, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah.
There isn’t any Declan Rice for Arsenal right now. Leandro Trossard comes into the beginning XI as does Ben White from their defeat to PSG within the week.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Merino, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Trossard.
Substitutes: Neto, Tierney, Timber, Zinchenko, Sterling, Calafiori, Butler-Oyedeji, Henry-Franics, Nwaneri.
04:20 PM BSTMikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports04:19 PM BST“All the time the bridesmaid”
Certainly one of the crucial disturbing pictures Anfield has ever witnessed… a banner on The Kop depicting Mikel Arteta in a fetching gown with the tagline: “All the time the bridesmaid.”
As soon as seen, it can’t be unseen.
04:15 PM BSTArne Slot talking to Sky Sports04:13 PM BSTNo Rice for Arsenal
Arsenal are on an extended unbeaten run towards Liverpool within the Premier League (5 matches, their greatest run since 2007 to 2011) however it’s a must to fear for that file right now. They’ll nonetheless be feeling the influence of their Champions League exit to PSG, they usually don’t have the injured Declan Rice or Jurrien Timber. It would all depend upon how a lot Liverpool fancy it, I reckon…
04:12 PM BSTToday’s Premier League fixtures
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea FT
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Manchester United 0-2 West Ham FT
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester FT
Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace FT
Liverpool vs Arsenal
04:07 PM BSTAny followers of Sanjeev Bhaskar?
There’s been an expectation each superstar Liverpool fan on the planet will search tickets for the ultimate house video games, particularly the trophy elevate on Might 25. This week sees ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ and ‘Unforgotten’ star, Sanjeev Bhaskar basking within the Anfield sunshine. We’re nonetheless ready to listen to if Daniel Craig goes to show as much as see Virgil van Dijk elevate the trophy in a fortnight.
Liverpool followers having a good time – Phil Noble/Reuters
04:03 PM BSTPlenty of Champions gear round
Liverpool are 15 factors away from Arsenal with three video games left – Nick Potts/PA
Liverpool sealed the title with a victory over Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham – Nick Potts/PA
04:00 PM BSTTrent’s reception?
Each Liverpool sport for the reason that title was received is sort of a extended after social gathering. Nonetheless, Arne Slot has chosen a stronger line-up than at Chelsea final weekend, with solely Alexis Mac Allister lacking from the favoured XI – apart, after all, from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
He has simply emerged for the warm-up with the remainder of the gamers to a splattering of applause, however Anfield is sparsely populated, at present. Unsure the early arrivals are a barometer of what may be in retailer later, though the expectation is a lot of the hostility will likely be directed in direction of the guests. We will see…
03:58 PM BSTGet your fix03:56 PM BSTRespect
Elegant contact from David Raya and the Arsenal back-up keepers and employees because the quantity 1s heat up. They only ran to the Kop finish to congratulate Alisson on his heroics this season. There may be loads of mutual respect between these groups and golf equipment, regardless of the title rivalry during the last eight months.
Mutual respect – Phil Noble/Reuters
03:54 PM BSTSky Sports activities’ Gary Neville on Mikel Arteta
“I believe it’s a nice achievement, in 2025, to not win a trophy for 5 years and nonetheless be the supervisor at a high membership that isn’t below strain – from us, from anyone within the soccer group and even anybody within the Arsenal fanbase. That’s an unimaginable achievement as a result of we thought these days had been gone whereby you’ll be able to have one of these persistence being afforded to you.
“I believe it’s a good factor: usually with 5 years with out a trophy you’ll ordinarily see a supervisor be below strain. That’s important in that reality you suppose there may be development.
“I’m glad that on Friday Mikel Arteta mentioned in his press convention that that they had gone backwards within the Premier League. As a result of they tickled our backs just a little bit with the Champions League and it took the warmth off them in how unhealthy they’ve been within the Premier League. They’re 13 to 14 factors worse off than after they had been final season and the season earlier than.”
03:49 PM BSTSky Sports activities’ Jamie Carragher on Declan Rice
“He [Rice] has been Arsenal’s greatest participant this season. I’m not saying he would give it one other 12 months however possibly these doubts will likely be beginning to creep in after one other 12 months [without a trophy].
“It may be just a little bit totally different for somebody like [William] Saliba, who has been there just a little bit longer and is determined to get his palms on some silverware.
“Arsenal will really feel like they’re actually shut and they’re very, very shut. However everyone knows, as gamers ourselves, that the final step is the most important one.”
A reminder that there isn’t any Declan Rice in Arsenal’s matchday squad. Mikel Arteta has mentioned that Rice shouldn’t be match and couldn’t practice so that’s the reason he’s unavailable right now.
03:45 PM BSTVisitors arriving03:43 PM BSTMilestone for Robertson03:41 PM BSTFull crew information
Liverpool make six adjustments from their defeat at Chelsea per week in the past. Conor Bradley will get the nod at right-back forward of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz all come into the beginning XI.
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Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz.
Substitutes: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Mac Allister, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah.
There isn’t any Declan Rice for Arsenal right now. Leandro Trossard comes into the beginning XI as does Ben White from their defeat to PSG within the week.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Merino, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Trossard.
Substitutes: Neto, Tierney, Timber, Zinchenko, Sterling, Calafiori, Butler-Oyedeji, Henry-Franics, Nwaneri.
03:38 PM BSTStat assault
Mohamed Salah has scored 11 Premier League objectives towards Arsenal, solely scoring extra towards Manchester United (13) and Tottenham (12)
Arsenal have dropped 21 factors from profitable positions within the Premier League this season
In the present day is Virgil van Dijk’s three hundredth Premier League look, turning into the fourth Dutchman to take action after George Boateng, Dennis Bergkamp and Edwin van der Sar
03:35 PM BSTHosts arriving
Liverpool sealed the title two weeks in the past right now towards Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham – Peter Powell/Getty Pictures
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are staying while Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving – Getty Pictures
03:32 PM BSTArsenal latest outcomes
Wednesday seventh Might: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (Champions League)
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Saturday third Might: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
Tuesday twenty ninth April: Arsenal 0-1 PSG (Champions League)
Wednesday twenty third April: Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Sunday twentieth April: Ipswich 0-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
03:25 PM BSTLiverpool latest outcomes
Sunday 4th Might: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
Sunday twenty seventh April: Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham (Premier League)
Sunday twentieth April: Leicester 0-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
Sunday thirteenth April: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham (Premier League)
Sunday sixth April: Fulham 3-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
03:20 PM BSTArne Slot talking throughout his press convention
“We wish to win each sport of soccer. We had been disenchanted shedding to Chelsea and that’s nothing totally different for Arsenal. These two golf equipment have the best doable requirements of what you’ll be able to ask for, each are excellent groups.
“Sure, we each wish to win however it’s a bit totally different to when the league may not have been completed and we had not received the league title but. However sure, we undoubtedly wish to win the sport however I don’t suppose that’s any totally different to Arsenal.”
03:15 PM BSTArsenal crew news03:15 PM BSTLiverpool crew news03:12 PM BSTHome followers gathering03:11 PM BSTUpdated Champions Wall
League title quantity 20 sealed – Carl Recine/Getty Pictures
03:07 PM BSTToday’s Premier League fixtures
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea FT
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Manchester United 0-1 West Ham HT
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Leicester HT
Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace HT
Liverpool vs Arsenal
03:02 PM BSTWhat about Trent?
Having already wrapped up the Premier League title, champions Liverpool welcome second-place Arsenal to Anfield. The hosts are 15 factors forward of their guests with three video games remaining and wrapped up the title two weeks in the past by beating Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield. The build-up to the sport has been dominated by the information at first of the week that Trent Alexander-Arnold will go away Liverpool on the finish of the season when his contract expires, with the right-back anticipated to affix Actual Madrid in the summertime. Talking in his pre-match press convention, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed his disappointment at Alexander-Arnold’s choice.
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“Like everyone who likes Liverpool and who’s a fan of Liverpool, we’re disenchanted for him leaving as a result of, not solely a superb human being is leaving the membership, however a really, excellent full again is leaving us as effectively,” mentioned Slot.
“I’ve additionally labored at golf equipment like AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord the place each season an excellent, or a number of excellent gamers, have left the membership. So, I’m a bit extra used to it and the expertise I’ve had, and at this membership as effectively, if an excellent gamers is leaving, the following excellent participant will step up. That’s most likely what’s going to occur now as effectively.”
What reception will the Liverpool followers give Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield right now? – Phil Noble/Reuters
Slot did affirm that Conor Bradley will begin at right-back this afternoon forward of Alexander-Arnold.
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“A number of influences on selections I make and one in all them is shedding, so I’m not seeking to lose all 4 however there are extra issues right into a line-up than shedding or rotating, so we’ll see. Conor will begin, he wants enjoying time, video games below his belt to be ready for subsequent season. Let’s not examine with Trent already, they’re differing kinds in my view, all of us see Conor’s potential.
“Sadly, he has not been match all season however to turn out to be a superb participant it’s a must to be match all season however now we have loads of confidence in him as an excellent full-back for Liverpool. That’s already what he has proven prior to now two seasons.”
For Arsenal, it has been a tricky few weeks. They had been knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on the semi-final stage in midweek, taking place 3-1 on combination. Within the Premier League, they’ve didn’t win their final two matches; a 2-2 house draw towards Crystal Palace preceded a 2-1 house defeat to Bournemouth, letting slip leads in each video games. Final weekend Liverpool obtained a guard of honour from Chelsea and Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has confirmed that his aspect will comply with swimsuit.
“They deserve that. They’ve been the higher crew, probably the most constant. What Arne [Slot] and the teaching employees have achieved is fascinating, it has been actually good. That’s sport. Somebody is best, it’s a must to applaud and settle for and attempt to attain that degree.”
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Liverpool are unbeaten of their final 14 house video games towards Arsenal in all competitions, with Arsenal not profitable at Anfield within the league since September 2012, when their present boss Arteta began in a 2-0 win for the boys from north London. Within the reverse fixture again in October, the sport on the Emirates resulted in a 2-2 draw. Arsenal took the lead twice within the sport however objectives from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool some extent.
Group information to comply with shortly.
