Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez in action with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez. (Source: Reuters)
Liverpool host Arsenal at the Anfield in the most awaited Premier League match of this week as both the sides look for positive results before the players go into the international break. While Jurgen Klopp’s side won the first two domestic league games against Crystal Palace and Hoffenheim, Arsenal started another season with ‘Wenger Out’ chants, having lost to Stoke City 1-0 after managing to win the opening game against Leicester City 4-3. Liverpool dominated the game to make it 4-0, adding to Wenger’s woes. Here is how it happened:
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal
2220 hrs IST: And Liverpool win 4-0. The hosts finish one-sided game to make more than one statement. Arsene Wenger needs to take things seriously now. After his contract was renewed, it was expected of the manager to change things for the Gunners but the lackluster attitude seems to continue. Klopp on the other hand has put forward the point that they are not only the better side but also frontrunners in the domestic league.
2217 hrs IST: Three minutes of extra time remain. The hosts have fun with the ball, enjoying before their moment of victory comes. The hosts wasting time before the final whistle…
2215 hrs IST: Missed chance for the visitors. Arsenal miss free-kick from a very dangerous spot. It would have been the only saving grace for the team but the Gunners missed even that.
2211 hrs IST: Five minutes remaining and Wenger is looking more worried than ever!
2205 hrs IST: AND GOAL! Had to happen! Daniel Sturridge makes it 4-0 for the hosts with a header that goes in the far corner. Post that, opening goal scorer Firmino is replaced by Milner.
2159 hrs IST: Sadio Mane is replaced by Daniel Sturridge after a powerful performance. Mane goes off to a standing ovation after scoring for Liverpool.
2149 hrs IST: With 25 minutes remaining, it does not look like the hosts are going to let the Gunners go without scoring another goal.
2142 hrs IST: GOAL! Liverpool is on fire! And this time Mohammad Salah makes it 3-0 against Arsenal. Wenger looks dejected, and why wouldn’t he. Anxiety reflects on Wenger’s face when he is able to look up.
2134 hrs IST: Liverpool does not seem to be missing their star player Philippe Coutinho, who is injured. He has also lately been in talks with Barcelona, who have bid thrice for the Brazilian only to be rejected each time.
2048 hrs IST: GOAL! And Mane doubles the lead. The first half is going strong for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal.
2048 hrs IST: GOAL! Firmino of Liverpool scores after a superb pass from Joe Gomez. The hosts make the most of home advantage to celebrate an early lead in the 17th minute.
2037 hrs IST: The game begins.
Liverpool: Karius, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Can, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Subs: Milner, Sturridge, Grujic, Klavan, Solanke, Ward, Alexander-Arnold
Arsenal: Cech, Holding, Koscielny, Monreal, Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Welbeck, Sanchez.
Subs: Lacazette, Giroud, Ospina, Walcott, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Coquelin.
2018 hrs IST: Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal.
