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      Calls for linesman to get EIGHT-MATCH ban after ‘elbowing’ Andy Robertson as pundit calls it ‘unprecedented’

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      FOOTBALL pundits have called for a ban on the controversial linesman who appeared to elbow Andy Robertson during the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.The Reds and the Gunners drew 2-2 after goals by Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino cancelled out Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus’ strikes.
      Liverpool star Andy Robertson appeared to have been elbowed by the linesman
      Pundits have called for linesman Constantine Hatzidakis to be banned
      Hatzidakis could be in trouble after appearing to elbow RobertsonCredit: EPA
      But assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis stole the headlines at half-time during a shocking moment between him and Liverpool’s Robertson.
      The full-back approached Hatzidakis and replays appear to show Hatzidakis strike the full-back.
      Referees’ body the PGMOL has announced it will investigate the alleged elbow.
      And former England international Darren Bent quickly took to Twitter and called for an eight-game ban, just like Fulham star Aleksandar Mitrovic was penalised.
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      Bent tweeted: “8 game ban for the linesman.”
      Mitrovic is currently serving an eight-game ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh in their FA Cup loss at Manchester United on 19 March.
      Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton was watching the game for BBC Radio 5 Live and thinks Hatzidakis should be punished for the “unprecedented” reaction.
      Sutton said: “I really don’t know what he was thinking. As far as I can see, he has to be banned.
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      “He will have to sit out a number of games. I can’t remember another incident like this. Where is the precedent for these things?”
      Sutton added: “A big debating point was Mitrovic and the eight-game ban and the FA want him banned for more but you can’t have assistants throwing elbows. What should the punishment be?”
      PGMOL’s statement said it was “aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield”.
      The statement added the body will “review the matter in full” after a fiery encounter at Anfield. More

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      Unlucky Arsenal fan gets stuck with ex-Tottenham star Jamie O’Hara on motorway just hours before Liverpool clash

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      FORMER Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara teased an Arsenal fan after the pair got stuck together at the side of the motorway.O’Hara, 36, took to social media from the side of the M1.
      Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara filmed himself at the side of the motorway with an Arsenal fanCredit: Twitter / @Mrjamieohara1
      O’Hara teased the supporter that they wouldn’t make it to Anfield in time for the gameCredit: Twitter / @Mrjamieohara1

      The ex-Spurs man uploaded a video to Twitter alongside an Arsenal supporter who was on his way to Anfield for the clash against Liverpool.
      O’Hara filmed himself and the fan sharing a laugh, before panning his camera to show cars on the motorway.
      And the former midfielder joked that the Gunners fan had “no chance” of making it to Anfield in time for the match.
      He posted the video at 11.25am – just over five hours before kick-off.
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      O’Hara said: “So I’m stuck on the side [of the motorway] with an Arsenal fan who’s got to get to Liverpool today.
      “He’s got no chance! He’s got no chance!
      “He’s going to be listening to it in the car at this rate. He’s f******.”
      O’Hara captioned his video: “Stuck on the M1 with an Arsenal fan he’s devo he’s stuck with me.”
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      Fans were left in stitches by the hilarious exchange.
      One replied to O’Hara’s video: “This is quality.”
      Another said: “Got to love football banta.”
      An incredible game at Anfield saw Liverpool come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw after Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had put the league leaders in front.
      And there was drama at half-time as Liverpool star Andy Robertson appeared to be elbowed by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis. More

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      Ben White’s brutal reaction to Mo Salah penalty miss caught on camera and Arsenal fans love it

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      BEN WHITE was spotted laughing at Mo Salah following his penalty miss at Anfield on Sunday.The Liverpool forward, 30, had already scored in the first half to bring the hosts back into the game after Arsenal had raced into a 2-0 lead with just 28 minutes on the clock.
      Mo Salah rolled his penalty wide in the second half against ArsenalCredit: EPA
      Ben White laughed at Salah after he missed from the spotCredit: EPA
      And Jurgen Klopp’s men were given a huge opportunity to draw level nine minutes into the second half when Diogo Jota was fouled by Rob Holding and referee Paul Tierney pointed to the spot.
      Salah took responsibility as he stepped up to try and avenge his penalty miss against Bournemouth last month.
      But he failed to hit the target yet again as he rolled his spot kick wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s right post.
      And among the ecstasy of Salah’s miss, some Arsenal fans hailed White’s brutal reaction.
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      The former Brighton centre-back, 25, could be seen laughing in the background as the Egyptian pulled his shirt over his head in frustration.
      Responding to the image, one Arsenal supporter said: “The reaction from Ben White after the Salah’s penalty miss 😂😂🤣.”
      Another added: “I just know Ben White laughed in Salah’s ear 😭😭😭😭.”
      While one spotted it before the picture even began circling, saying: “I really want to see the picture of Ben White when Salah missed that penalty 😂😂.”
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      And White’s wasn’t the only reaction which tickled watching Gooners.
      Sky Sports viewers were ‘crying’ with laughter after seeing Klopp initially celebrate, thinking Salah had scored.
      Despite Salah’s anguish, Liverpool did eventually level things up late on as Roberto Firmino headed home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross.
      The result means Arsenal sit six points above Manchester City having played one more game.
      They also have to go to the Etihad on April 26.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool are still 12 points adrift of the top four. More

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      Relive Liverpool vs Arsenal through Piers Morgan’s roller coaster Twitter feed, from half-time taunt to ‘torture’ tweet

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      SUN columnist Piers Morgan didn’t hold back while watching an absolute rollercoaster of a clash between Liverpool and his beloved Arsenal.Piers witnessed the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes being dealt a blow after a last-gasp 2-2 draw against the Reds at Anfield.
      Piers Morgan didn’t hold back on Twitter during Liverpool vs Arsenal
      The TV personality’s pre-match confidence paid off after just eight minutes when Gabriel Martinelli put the the North Londoners ahead.
      Mikel Arteta’s men then doubled their lead only 20 minutes later with Gabriel Jesus, who showed quite the timing on Easter Sunday – an irony caught up by many, including the TalkTV presenter.
      But Mohamed Salah put the Merseysiders back on the game with a strike just three minutes before half-time.
      Piers, however, felt confident at half-time as he treated himself with a cuppa on his favourite mug and taunted Liverpool fans… a little too soon.
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      Tension started to build up afterwards with players getting on each others’ faces and the 58-year-old begging usual suspect Granit Xhaka not to see red.
      But the first-half dominance gave way to “torture”, which became too much for the SunSport columnist who almost saw his team crumble on 54 minutes when Salah missed a penalty.
      Aaron Ramsdale went on to produce some vital saves, which led to the broadcaster channelling in his inner Meg Ryan.
      But Sally quickly turned into Jack Torrance as Arsenal conceded a last-gasp equaliser by Roberto Firmino just three minutes before full-time.
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      Fans quickly took to social media to let their voices heard and took a cheeky swipe at Piers.
      One supporter tweeted: “That was coming.”
      Another posted: “North London, the kings of bottling titles.”
      A third commented: “Runners up is still pretty good though.”
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      Arsenal were dealt a title blow after their last-gasp draw with LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      This fan said: “Always said Arsenal will bottle it and so happy we facilitated that.”
      And that one wrote: “The choking has started.”
      Arsenal are now six points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
      City will also get to host the Premier League leaders on April 26 at the Etihad.
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      What ‘apoplectic’ Andy Robertson said about linesman after he was ‘elbowed’ in throat during Liverpool vs Arsenal clash

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      ANDY ROBERTSON was reportedly left “apoplectic” and “stunned” after appearing to be elbowed by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis.That is according to Sky Sports’ touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves, who was on the ground at Anfield for Sunday’s incredible 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal.
      Andy Robertson was left holding his face after appearing to be elbowed by assistant referee Constantine HatzidakisCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool’s stars were left furious with referee Paul TierneyCredit: Reuters
      In astonishing scenes, Hatzidakis appeared to elbow Liverpool left-back Robertson after referee Paul Tierney blew for half-time.
      Sky showed footage of the incident, before hearing Shreeves’ view.
      He reported: “Andy Robertson was absolutely apoplectic, stunned even.
      “He said ‘the linesman has just elbowed me in the throat’ – Jordan Henderson was well aware of it and led the remonstrations with referee Paul Tierney and after that they got taken away.
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      “Extraordinary scenes.”
      Robertson was even booked by Tierney for his protests.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed after the game that he did not see what happened.
      When asked for his thoughts on the incident involving Robertson and assistant referee Hatzidakis, Klopp told Sky: “Nothing. I know it happened but I didn’t watch it.
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      “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves.”
      Meanwhile, Sky pundit Roy Keane did not have any sympathy for Robertson, blasting the Liverpool ace as a “big baby”.
      He blasted: “He [Robertson] should be more worried about his defending.
      “Do you know what he is that Robertson, I’ve watched him a number of times.
      “He he is a big baby! That’s what that guy is. Just get on with the game and concentrate on your defending.”
      On the pitch, Arsenal went 2-0 up thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
      Mohamed Salah pulled one back just before half-time, before Roberto Firmino headed in an 87th minute equaliser.
      Salah also missed a penalty for the Reds with the score at 2-1. More

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      Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on linesman’s ‘elbow’ on Andy Robertson during Liverpool’s draw with Arsenal

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      JURGEN KLOPP has given his take on Andy Robertson appearing to be elbowed by the assistant referee during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.Referee Paul Tierney brandished a yellow card to the Scot for his protestations AFTER blowing up for half-time.
      Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appeared to elbow Andy Robertson
      Robertson was furious as he seemed to suggest the assistant referee had elbowed him
      Jurgen Klopp gave his take on the Robertson incident
      The official was subsequently surrounded by Liverpool players, including a furious Robertson, 29.
      And Jamie Carragher, working on commentary for Sky Sports, quickly claimed that an apoplectic Robertson was “elbowed” by assistant ref Constantine Hatzidakis.
      He tweeted: “Linesman elbow on Robertson!”
      Now Liverpool head coach Klopp has had his say on the bizarre incident.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports, he was asked his thoughts about the incident, to which he responded: “Nothing. I know it happened but I didn’t watch it.
      “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves. I have nothing else to say about it.”
      The officials were booed off by the crowd after exchanging stern words with Reds skipper Jordan Henderson, who protested his team-mate’s case.
      Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves claimed that Robertson was furious as he entered the tunnel, accusing the official of “elbowing him in the throat”.
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      A statement from the PGMOL read: “PGMOL is aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield.
      “We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.”
      Roy Keane took a dim view of Robertson, however, calling him a “big baby” and telling him to “concentrate on his defending”.
      The Irishman ranted: “He should be more worried about his defending. Do you know what he is? That Robertson, I’ve watched him a number of times. He’s a big baby. That’s what that guy is.”
      Liverpool came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
      Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus put the Gunners in control on Merseyside.
      Mo Salah pulled one back before half-time, only to miss a penalty in the second period.
      But the hosts did eventually equalise through substitute Roberto Firmino.
      Liverpool pressed for a winner late on in a thrilling finale as Aaron Ramsdale made a sensational stop to deny Salah, before blocking from Ibrahima Konate at the death.
      Reacting to the game as a whole, Klopp added: “A bit typical for us this season. An open game, completely open, they score with the first situation and the second one.
      “Our reaction was good. It was a spectacular game in the end. How we didn’t win it with those late chances I don’t know.
      “I’m caught in between [being happy and not]. I have no problems with drawing. Arsenal were good but they could and should have lost this game. The point for them is better.
      “We had moments and chances where we didn’t finish the situations off. Slightly typical.
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      “They’re flying so they score with their first chance. The goal we scored helped massively. At half-time it wasn’t over. It was a sensational atmosphere. Good moment to get the equaliser.
      “All of a sudden we were in charge of a wild game. We deserved at least a point. If Ibou [Konate] uses his head [for a late chance] it’s a goal. Maybe he slipped. He had a chance, it was just there.” More

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      Liverpool vs Arsenal ends in ‘craziest 30 seconds EVER’ as fans call 2-2 thriller ‘game of the season’

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      LIVERPOOL and Arsenal shared the points after an incredible encounter at Anfield finished 2-2.The action continued right to the final seconds, with both teams having chances to win the game in a breathless finale.
      An incredible match between Liverpool and Arsenal ended with a breathless final minute of actionCredit: Reuters
      Aaron Ramsdale made two stunning late saves to deny the RedsCredit: Getty
      Sunday’s encounter at Anfield had everything, including assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appearing to elbow Liverpool star Andy Robertson.
      When the final whistle finally blew, some fans on social media were left calling it the “game of the season”.
      An incredible last minute of action saw Aaron Ramsdale palm away a Mohamed Salah effort that was destined for the top corner.
      Ramsdale then came to Arsenal’s rescue again – acrobatically keeping out an Ibrahima Konate effort when it looked easier for the Liverpool man to score than miss.
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      The ball then fell to the feet of Salah who went down in the box claiming for a penalty, having already missed once from the spot.
      Ref Paul Tierney waved away the claims as Arsenal counter-attacked, looking for a late winner.
      Gabriel Martinelli had the ball on the left but couldn’t find a killer pass through to Bukayo Saka on the right.
      The final whistle then finally blew, bringing an end to a remarkable game of football.
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      And fans were left by a breathless final minute of action.
      One wrote on Twitter: “That was the craziest 30 seconds ever.”
      Another said: “If we scored that last break o my days would have been the craziest 30 secs of football ever.”
      A third wrote: “One of the best games of football I’ve seen all season that, wow.”
      And a fourth gushed: “Icl this has been the game of the season.”
      Even Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards was left in awe.
      He said on air: “It’s one of the best games I’ve ever seen, I’m not exaggerating.”
      Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had initially scored to give the league leaders a 2-0 lead.
      Salah pulled one back for Liverpool just before the break, and Roberto Firmino popped up with an 87th minute header to salvage a point for the hosts. More

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      Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2 LIVE RESULT: Roberto Firmino DENTS Gunners’ title hopes with late equaliser at Anfield – reaction

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO is Liverpool’s hero as he nodded past Aaron Ramsdale late on to make it all square at Anfield.Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the Gunners with just EIGHT minutes on the clock – and it was just the beginning of a Premier League classic.
      Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus made it two inside the half-hour mark as he headed superbly past Alisson before Salah gave Liverpool a lifeline just before half-time.

      Match Result: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Jones, Salah, Jota, Gakpo
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Ødegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

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      Klopp sees Jekyll and Hyde performance
      The game against league leaders Arsenal today, epitomised the season of Jurgen Klopp’s side……inconsistent.
      In the first 30 minutes of the game, they were all at sea and in danger of sinking without a trace.
      By the second half, they looked like the team who are able to take on any side in this league.
      The German manager will need to work on this side and squad to bring the consistency back that saw them crowned Premier League champions only a few years ago.
      Title race goes down to the wire
      Arsenal sit six points clear at the top of the table after that crucial point at Anfield today.
      Man City have a game in hand still and welcome Arsenal to the Eitihad Stadium in a few weeks.
      For the neutral, this could be a classic run in as we look to see who will be the Premier League champions.

      Ramsdale the man of the moment
      Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was awarded the man of the match award today and it could not go to a more deserving player.
      He made at least three world class saves in the second half.
      Liverpool will feel they should have won this game but the Arsenal keeper is the reason why they had to share the points.
      Credit: Reuters
      Jesus rises to the occasion
      Gabriel Jesus put in a real shift for the visitors today.
      Offering options and holding the ball up when he was a lone figure on the halfway line.
      Often getting back to help his side defend Liverpool’s sustained attacks and set-pieces in the second half.
      When he scored his goal in the first half, he must have thought he put his on course to yet another win.

      FT: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      What a game of football we were treated to here today.
      Aaron Ramsdale may well be the man of the match for the visitors in the end.
      Liverpool did brilliantly to come back from 2-0 down.

      FT: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      Arsenal will feel lucky to come away with a point there.
      Mohamed Salah’s missed penalty and Konate’s unbelievable miss.
      Add to that a world class save from Aaron Ramsdale.
      Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      90+6. What a save from Aaron Ramsdale.
      Thiago does well and it is worked to Salah who looks to bend one in the far post.
      The corner comes in and it is not cleared, the ball is crossed to van Dijk who heads it across goal and Konate fails to convert when it looked harder to miss.
      Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      90+4. Salah comes forward but Tierney is able to block his run.
      The ball ricochets off Salah for an Arsenal throw in.
      Liverpool win it back, the ball is dinked into the box and Salah puts it over the bar.
      Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      90+2. Arsenal win a corner, a chance to try and grab a winner.
      The visitors are throwing everyone forward for this one.
      Alisson catches it and immediately throws it out to Alexander-Arnold to hit The Gunners on the counter.
      Credit: Reuters
      Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      90. Man City fans will have been cheering that Liverpool goal.
      This game is finely poised now.
      We are going to have six minutes added on at the end.
      Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
      88. A huge blow for Arsenal’s title ambitions.
      Liverpool could still go on to win this game.
      The question will be whether The Gunners have the minerals to go for the win themselves.
      Alexander-Arnold did well nutmegging Zinchenko before crossing to the back post for Firmino to head home.
      Goal – Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      86. Gabriel has a huge chance to win the game from that corner.
      A free header on the edge of the six-yard box but headed it straight at Alisson.
      Saka is still looking sharp and trying to run at the Liverpool defence.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      84. The game has become a little bit scrappy again.
      It is still very open as Liverpool look to press forward.
      Trossard looks to cross but van Dijk cuts it out at the expense of a corner.
      Saka is booked for timewasting in taking the corner.
      Credit: Getty
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      82. Big chance for Liverpool.
      Salah slots the ball into the path of Darwin Nunez.
      He finds himself one on one with Ramsdale but the Arsenal keeper gets a good hand to it to save.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      80. Jesus comes off for Trossard.
      Odegaard comes off for Kiwior.
      Arsenal are looking to shut up shop now.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      78. Arsenal look like they are about to make a telling break before van Dijk puts in a brilliant tackle to win the ball back.
      Obviously the Arsenal player stays down like he has just stepped in a bear trap.
      It looks like Roberto Firmino is going to come on for Fabinho.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      76. Gabriel Jesus has held the ball up well today.
      Bringing players into the game when he is the lone outlet for Ramsdale’s kicks.
      Liverpool win the ball back and come forward once again.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      74. Arsenal seem happy to sit back and invite Liverpool onto them.
      With numbers behind the ball they want to see if they can break them down.
      The visitors are then able to try and catch them on the break.
      Credit: Getty
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      72. The game has a bit of lull right now.
      Ramsdale takes longer to take the goal kick than it took a sweatshop in Manilla to make the ball.
      Classic vibes from the visitors today.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      70. A few years ago Rob Holding was almost completely bald.
      Now he wears an Alice band in his flowing locks.
      We should find out what product he uses as he could single-handedly save the planet if it works the same on trees.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      68. Arsenal will feel they are lucky to still lead in this game.
      Mohamed Salah has now missed his last two Liverpool penalties.
      If ever there was a metaphor for The Reds season, there you have it.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      66. Liverpool are piling on the pressure.
      They cannot find a way through and Jesus clears towards Martinelli.
      Chance for the visitors to counter attack.
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      64. Liverpool have a free kick in a wide position.
      With Darwin Nunez now on, the home side have more of an aerial presence.
      van Dijk retrieves the ball and wins another corner.
      Credit: Alamy
      Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
      62. Arsenal look to regain some composure by passing the ball around.
      Arteta stands on the sidelines barking some instructions.
      The visitors seem to be trying some game management here as even throw ins take as long as a VAR referral.
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