On 4 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the English football championship took place. Arsenal (London) and Liverpool (England) met.
Арсенал - Ливерпуль - 3:1. Чемпионат Англии, 23-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 23rd round
Arsenal (London) - Liverpool (England) - 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: B. Saka (14), Gabriel Martinelli (67), Trossard (90+2) - Gabriel Magagliajns (45+3).
Warnings: J. Gomez (25), White (31), Konate (55), Gabriel Magalhães (57), Jakub Kivior (69), Konate (88), Nunez Darwin (90), V. Saliba (90+1), Rice (90+4), Havertz (90+5).
Arsenal vs Liverpool match review:
In a thrilling match played at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal defeated Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions. The final score of 3-1 confirmed Arsenal's supremacy in this highly anticipated encounter. The match started with both teams showing their incredible skill and determination. Arsenal took the lead in the 14th minute when Bukayo Saka poked the ball into the net to the delight of the crowd. However, Liverpool quickly responded with a yellow card for Joe Gomez in the 25th minute, showing their resilience. As the game progressed, tensions rose and the referee had to intervene. There were several tense moments in the match and a few notable incidents. In the 31st minute Benjamin White of Arsenal received a yellow card, and just before the break Gabriel of Liverpool scored an unfortunate goal to level the score at 1-1. The half-time whistle gave both teams a chance to strategise and regroup. At the start of the second half Arsenal made a crucial substitution, replacing Jan Kivior with Oleksandr Zinchenko. Liverpool also made a triple substitution in the 58th minute, releasing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
The turning point in Arsenal's game came in the 67th minute when Gabriel Martinelli scored, giving his team a deserved lead. This goal further boosted Arsenal's confidence as Liverpool struggled to regain their composure. As the clock ticked down, both teams were under increasing pressure to save the match. In the 69th minute, Arsenal player Kivior received a yellow card, showing the intensity of the game. In the 74th and 79th minutes, Arsenal made their final substitutions, replacing Martinelli and Saka with Leandro Trossard and Reiss Nelson respectively. In the 85th minute, Liverpool tried to turn the tide of the match in their favour by releasing Thiago in place of Gomez. However, their hopes were dashed when Ibrahima Konate received a yellow card in the 88th minute and was subsequently sent off. Liverpool's frustration was evident as they struggled to maintain discipline on the pitch. The final minutes of the match saw a flurry of cards as Konate and Diogo Nunez received yellow cards for Liverpool, while William Saliba, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz were cautioned for Arsenal. In the final seconds of the game, Trossard sealed Arsenal's victory with a stunning goal, setting the final score at 3-1. Arsenal's triumph over Liverpool was a testament to their resilience and determination to regain their place in the Premier League elite. An unforgettable match took place at the Emirates Stadium, which will undoubtedly be remembered by fans of both teams for years to come.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: West Ham - Arsenal, Liverpool - Burnley.
Арсенал - Ливерпуль - 3:1. Чемпионат Англии, 23-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаArsenal vs Liverpool match statistics:
| Arsenal | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 15 | Kicks | 10 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 10 | Offences | 11 |
| 2 | Corner | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 43% | Ball possession | 57% |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 376 | Total assists | 512 |
| 298 | Accurate assists | 430 |
| 79% | Accuracy of transmissions | 84% |
