Arsenal defeated Liverpool to radically alter the Premier League title race, and Alisson Becker gave an unbelievable performance.
Sunday afternoon at the Emirates Stadium saw Arsenal defeat the opposition 3-1; they were by far the superior team that evening.
Jurgen Klopp’s team was leading their rivals by eight points going into the match, but now their lead is just two. Liverpool is still atop the Premier League table.
Mikel Arteta’s team won thanks to a big bit of luck, even though Arsenal was clearly superior.
After Kai Havertz’s effort deflected off Alisson and into the path of Bukayo Saka, Arsenal earned a well-earned lead in the first half.
Due to a defensive blunder by the hosts, where David Raya and William Saliba failed to stop a through pass, Gabriel Magalhaes’ handiwork allowed Liverpool to draw even against the run of play.
Arsenal was able to take the lead again in the second half after Liverpool custodian Alisson made a mistake.
When the Brazilian attempted to clear a through ball that Virgil van Dijk had left for him, he made an air-shot, which allowed Gabriel Martinelli to slot the ball into the empty goal.
When Arsenal’s third goal in injury time from Leandro Trossard sealed the victory, the Brazilian custodian didn’t exactly bathe himself in glory.
As he surged towards the penalty area, the Belgian winger relished the freedom of the left flank. His low shot deflected off Van Dijk’s boot and went through Alisson’s legs and into the far corner.
In the 88th minute, center-back Ibrahima Konate was given his marching orders after receiving a second yellow card, adding to Klopp’s problems. Next Saturday, Liverpool hosts Burnley at home, and he won’t be there.
Joel Matip’s ACL injury will keep him out of action for the remainder of the season, so Joe Gomez will probably play centre defence.