ARSENAL managed everything but score – and were made to pay for their wastefulness.
The Gunners racked up a staggering 18 attempts against Liverpool in their blockbuster FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates.
But after seeing so many chances go begging, Jakub Kiwior was the unlucky man who inadvertently headed a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross into his own net.
And as Arsenal tried to find an equaliser deep into injury time, Luis Diaz sealed Liverpool’s place in round four with an emphatic finish.
Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated Mikel Arteta’s men at the Emirates…
AARON RAMSDALE – 8
Back in goal and providing with ball at feet inside the first three minutes. Unlucky not to have an assist to his name.
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Did not have to make a save until mid-way through the second half, then made an amazing stop to deny Diaz at his near post.
Nothing he could do about Kiwior’s calamity and a Diaz breakaway screamer.
JAKUB KIWIOR – 5
Looks uncomfortable at left-back in an Arsenal shirt, not that Arteta had much choice.
Struggled to contain Diaz after the break, then scored an own goal. A poor showing.
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GABRIEL – 7
Another fine display at the heart of Arsenal’s defence and almost got on the end of a Havertz cross to open the scoring.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 7
A few iffy passes out from the back but recovered well.
Was otherwise a rock, in particular a superb tackle on Nunez in the box. His yellow card was a harsh one.
BEN WHITE – 8
Pin-point long throws high up the pitch giving team-mates great platform to attack and had a thump of his own that forced a good save from Alisson.
Long ball over the top in the second half almost teed up Saka. Finally looks fully fit and back to his best.
DECLAN RICE – 9
Does this guy ever have an off night?
Another machine-like performance, covering every blade of grass and mopped up any mess. Did not put a foot wrong.
JORGINHO – 7
Marshalled the midfield well and kept them ticking over. Made way for Nketiah with ten minutes remaining.
MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7
Seriously unlucky not to open the scoring with his effort smacking the bar and was at his creative and energetic best. Drove the team forward and kept them pushing.
Unfortunately gave away the free-kick that led to Liverpool’s late goal.
BUKAYO SAKA – 7
Like at Anfield, was getting the better of Gomez down the right with darting runs outside and inside.
But was later guilty of missing a glaring volley from a brilliant set-piece move.
REISS NELSON – 7
Had chance to nick the lead from a Ramsdale goal kick, rounding Alisson but hitting the side-netting. Looked sharp on and off the ball in the first half.
Some neat touches after the break and unlucky to be brought off on the hour mark.
KAI HAVERTZ – 8
Did everything but score. Fluffed chances at the back post from two Saka corners and an Odegaard reverse pass but was involved heavily in all of Arsenal’s big moments.
Continued to be influential after the break with a cute dinked cross that should have been stuck away by Saka.
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GABRIEL MARTINELLI (NELSON 62) – 7
Looked lively with a point to prove. Did Alexander-Arnold for pace on several occasions.
EDDIE NKETIAH (JORGINHO 80) – 6
Usually so good at making an impact off the bench, but was quiet tonight.
EMILE SMITH ROWE (HAVERTZ 88) – N/A
LEANDRO TROSSARD (KIWIOR 88) – N/A
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
