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Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool: As It Happened
Full time
Huge three points for the Reds in a comfortable 3-0 victory
92'
Mane should score after another fine delivery from Alexander-Arnold. Two minutes left
Final change
Rhys Williams replaces Ozan Kabak
GOAL
Jota arrives on the scene to make it 3-0 to Liverpool after some woeful defending from Arsenal
Changes
Aubameyang off for Arsenal and Gini Wijnaldum on to replace Firmino for Liverpool
74'
So close for Salah, who is denied by Leno after a sublime through ball from Firmino
GOAL
Salah somehow makes it two nil from a ridiculous angle
Liverpool lead
Pretty much Jota's first touch as his powerful header fires Liverpool into the lead. All about the cross from Alexander-Arnold though
GOAL
Jota scores from a wonderful Alexander-Arnold cross
Andy Robertson off
Left back Andy Robertson replace by Jota
Diogo Jota ready for Liverpool
Diogo Jota is stripped and ready for Liverpool on the hour mark
Another Arsenal change
Mohamed Elneny is preparing to come on for Arsenal
52'
Almost opens up for Salah after excellent build-up play by Liverpool
No changes
No subs from either side at half time
Second half
Back underway in North London
Half time
0-0 at the break despite Liverpool creating decent chances
Change incoming
Kieran Tierney will be replaced after picking up a knock. Cedric will take his place
40'
Still goalless as we approach five minutes before half time
36'
Another huge chance goes begging as Milner misses the target with the goal at his mercy after superb work from Alexander-Arnold
31'
Silky footwork from Firmino see the chance open up but the shot drifts wide
29'
Huge chance wasted for Liverpool as Mane's square ball is just about cleared before it can reach Salah
27'
Header from Mane is straight at Leno without enough power to cause a problem
25'
Scrappy in the last few minutes as free kicks make the game stop start
20'
Liverpool with more of the possession but Arsenal making life difficult sitting deep
14'
Another shot from distance, this time from Fabinho. Once again it's dragged wide of Bernd Leno's right hand post
11'
Long range volley from James Milner dragged wide of target. First effort on goal from either side
9'
Quiet few minutes as Liverpool look to press high
5'
Enterprising run from Sadio Mane almost fashions an opening but the final pass is misplaced
Kick off
We are underway and it's Liverpool who kick off through Thiago
Players are out
The two teams are walking out ahead of kick off in what is set to be a hugely important night in the race for the top-four
10 minutes until kick off
We are just 10 minutes away from kick off at the Emirates Stadium
On two changes
“Diogo (Jota) returned from injury for us and played two intense games with Portugal, he felt a few things here and there. Same with Gini (Wijnaldum)
Jurgen Klopp
On Chelsea losing. “It's always the same, things only change if we win football games. We still have to win here. Nothing has changed since yesterday.''
Preview
Liverpool will be looking to move just two points adrift of 4th place Chelsea with a victory here and will be likely be buoyed by Mikel Arteta's team selection.
Whilst there is plenty of attacking threat in the home lineup, their defensive frailties have come to the fore often and could be exploited once again here.
No Saka or Smith Rowe
In a huge double blow to the hosts' chances both Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are missing from their lineup
Firmino starts
Roberto Firmino back in from the start for the Reds on what is an all-important night
Confirmed Liverpool XI
https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1378406962132570113
Arsenal confirmed team
https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1378406941052043266
That's all for now
I will be back an hour before kick off with confirmed team news and more pre-match build up, previews and manager quotes.
Predicted Liverpool XI
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Keita, Salah, Jota, Mane.
Predicted Arsenal XI
Leno, Chambers, Gabriel, Mari, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Pepe, Lacazatte, Aubameyang.
Away team news
Liverpool will remain without their long-term absentees - including Jordan Henderson.
Roberto Firmino meanwhile will be available for selection having missed the Reds' last three matches with a knee problem.
Home team news
Attacking youngsters Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are both doubts for this clash.
Experienced centre-back David Luiz was ruled out entirely yesterday.
Preview
Given what's at stake a point is of little use to both sides and because of that we can expect a free-flowing attacking contest.
Liverpool will be looking to hit form ahead of a UEFA Champions League tie with Real Madrid, whilst Arsenal face Slavia Prague next Thursday in the Europa League.
Form
Jurgen Klopp's side enjoyed an upturn in form prior to the international break, signing off with a 1-0 victory over Wolves.
Arsenal meanwhile had looked in complete disarray against West Ham before earning a point having been 3-0 down.
Top-four hopes
Remarkably, give the struggles both sides have endured at differing stages this season, both managers come into this clash with faint hopes of leading their sides to a top-four finish.
Those hopes received a timely boost earlier today when Chelsea were beaten 5-2 in a shock result against West Brom.
How to watch
If you want to watch the game on TV, the clash can be found on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you want to follow live updates of the game, VAVEL UK is your best option!
Kick-off time
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST at the Emirates Stadium, London.
Welcome!
Welcome to VAVEL UK’s LIVE coverage of the 2021 Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool.
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