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Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to face Arsenal at the Emirates in Sunday’s late kick-off, looking to stretch the gap over the Gunners to eight points.
The Reds beat Chelsea 4-1 in emphatic fashion in midweek, in their first game since Jurgen Klopp announced he would leave the club at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the City Ground. The Gunners sit in third place on 46 points, with Liverpool on 51. The last meeting between the two in the Premier League ended in a 1-1 draw at Anfield in December, before a January FA Cup tie saw the Reds grab a 2-0 away win.
Follow all the build-up and action below, and check out the latest odds and tips for the match at the Emirates here.
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
24 mins: Yellow card! Some good play from MacAllister gives Diaz the ball on the wing, but the attack comes to nothing. From the counter, Joe Gomez tugs back Havertz, and he becomes the first player to go into the book.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:56
22 mins: Liverpool don’t look themselves at the moment, and Klopp doesn’t look happy. Arsenal continue to look threatening on the break, and are clearly looking for opportunities to release Saka and Martinelli down the wings.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:54
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
20 mins: Alexandre-Arnold’s error gives Havertz the ball near the box, but his lay-off to Odegaard only allows the Norwegian a shot from a difficult angle.
Arsenal continue to pressure, and look the more likely to score.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:52
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
19 mins: Liverpool have had a lot of the ball since the goal, but they haven’t threatened yet. Alexander-Arnold plays a cross straight to Raya, and Arsenal have the ball again.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:50
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
16 mins: Arsenal fans are in fine voice now. Their team are letting Liverpool have it at the back; the away side will be hoping to ride out this wave of intensity.
It’s worth remembering that Liverpool have won 19 points from losing positions this season.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:48
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
14 mins: GOAL! Arsenal have the opener after some fantastic play.
Zinchenko comes in from the wing and lays it off to Odegaard in the middle. The Norwegian’s first time through ball releases Havertz into space, and he misses the one-on-one but it drops to Bukayo Saka, who hammers home.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:45
12 mins: Liverpool have their first chance as Gakpo runs at Saliba. He gets the shot away but drags it wide of the far post.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:43
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
10 mins: A great chance for Arsenal! A lightning-quick counter sees Martinelli released down the left by Raya. The Brazilian gets into the box and puts in a great ball for Saka, which the winger connects with but can’t turn towards goal.
Saka will be gutted to have missed that – it was almost an open goal as Alisson had been dragged out of position.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:42
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
9 mins: Declan Rice makes a great challenge to prevent Gomez running in behind on the left. Arsenal try to counter but Havertz is offside. Liverpool look calmer now, but are still struggling to keep the ball.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:40
7 mins: Arsenal are winning the ball back in good areas, while Liverpool are being uncharacteristically sloppy. Liverpool win a free-kick on halfway and have the chance to keep some possession.
Chris Wilson4 February 2024 16:38
