Author: Soccerhuz
Oleksandr Zinchenko was warned, twice. Once in April and then again on Saturday evening. Arsenal’s left-back was beaten too easily for Roberto Firmino’s late leveller in the 2-2 draw between the Gunners and Liverpool as Mikel Arteta’s side ultimately fell short in the title race. Then in the early stages of the same game this season, Zinchenko’s lapse in concentration allowed Mohamed Salah a shot, but the Liverpool forward hit the side netting. And good players do not let you off twice. Salah beat Zinchenko too easily down the right for his equaliser – the only blot from Arsenal’s excellent…
From an Arsenal point of view, they’ll be happy. It’s a step forward, getting a point here. “The question marks over the goalkeeper will subside slightly, he had a really good game – particularly second half. The question remains up top, have they got a centre-forward who will take them to the title? “But [Mikel Arteta] will be proud of coming to this very difficult place, particularly where they were last season. They’re where they want to be, they want to be in the title race again and they’re on track to do that.” “Arsenal will be pleased coming away…
The Gunners made a very fast start at Anfield and Gabriel Magalhaes headed home Martin Odegaard’s free-kick after just four minutes to silence Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side grew into the game and Mohamed Salah equalised midway through the first half after Trent Alexander-Arnold found him with a stunning pass, with the Egypt forward beating the vulnerable Oleksandr Zinchenko on his way to goal. Both teams had their fair share of chances in the thrilling encounter that followed, the best falling to Alexander-Arnold who smashed the bar from close range as Liverpool spurned a five-versus-two counter-attack. The result means Arsenal have…
Arsenal face one of the toughest tests of the Premier League calendar as they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. The winner will win the right to be top at Christmas but a draw opens the chance for Unai Emery and Aston Villa to claim that prize. Gabriel Magalhaes gave the Gunners an early lead. Leaping highest from a Martin Odegaard free-kick to beat the offside trap and Alisson in the process. Mohamed Salah equalised after beating Oleksandr Zinchenko easily, smashing high past David Raya. Kostas Tsimikas had to be replaced by Joe Gomez after a collision with Saka. Both…
Both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher expressed bewilderment on behalf of Liverpool after a penalty was not awarded against Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard for handball in the top-of-the-table clash on Saturday. Just four minutes into the game the deadlock was broken when Gabriel Magalhaes headed in Odegaard’s free-kick in front of the Kop, stunning Anfield. But a controversial call added to the intensity of the high-stakes match between Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta’s teams. Midway through the first half, the provider of the opener, Martin Odegaard, almost presented Arsenal with a potential downfall as he seemed to handle the ball in…
Tsimikas made his 15th start of the season as Liverpool hosted Arsenal in the Premier League, with the Greek filling in admirably for Andy Robertson. But midway through the first half a shove from Bukayo Saka sent Tsimikas flying on the touchline, colliding with Jurgen Klopp in his technical area. The 27-year-old was left prone and received swift treatment from Liverpool’s medical staff, and though he urged club doctor Jonathan Power to wait, he was brought off as Joe Gomez came on. While the game carried on, Tsimikas was taken straight down the tunnel and, per widespread reports, transported to hospital for tests. Ahead of a post-match update…
The Reds play host to the Gunners with the top spot up for grabs for the victor. Arsenal head to Merseyside atop the Premier League table over 17 matches. But Mikel Arteta’s team only have a one-point margin over third-place Liverpool, with Aston Villa second after 18 fixtures. Arsenal and Liverpool have firmly emerged as two of the best squads in England this season. They both possess the best defensive record in the Premier League having conceded just 15 goals so far. They also ranked fifth (35) and third (36) for goals scored in the first 17 games. Arteta’s side…
All eyes are on the big one this weekend as Liverpool battles it out with Arsenal for a place at the top of the Premier League at Christmas. To date, it will be the most important match of the campaign. Having bounced back from last weekend’s dismal goalless draw with Manchester United, the Reds will head into the game full of confidence, with some players getting themselves back into form against West Ham in midweek. With the Gunners sitting just one point ahead before kick-off, it’s an ideal chance to make a big statement in the title race heading toward 2024. And…
The 30-year-old struggled for game time upon his immediate arrival at Liverpool, but has worked his way into Klopp’s preferred XI in recent weeks. Endo has started each of Liverpool’s past five games in all competitions, with Alexis Mac Allister currently sidelined through a knee injury. Unlike the Argentine, Endo is an out-and-out defensive midfielder and far more in the mould of Fabinho than the 2022 World Cup winner. Now, Klopp has publicly stated his admiration for the Japan international. Klopp spoke to the media ahead of Liverpool’s crucial Premier League clash against title rivals Arsenal on Saturday, and was…
Jurgen Klopp claims “tackling is a hobby” for Wataru Endo and says the Japan skipper just needed time to settle in at Liverpool. Endo, 30, who cost £16.2million from Stuttgart in August, has started Liverpool’s last five games to establish himself in their midfield holding role. Klopp was always confident he would bed in at Liverpool and says he needed time like Andy Robertson and Fabinho. “We don’t give people time anymore,” said the Liverpool boss. “Some of the biggest players in my time needed time to adapt. Andy Robertson didn’t play half a year, pretty much he was not in the…