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Full Time FULL TIME: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
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JUST WIDE: Van Persie does brilliantly to set up Oxlade-Chamberlain but he fires just wide from 20 yards
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GIBBS HAS A SHOT: The left back gets into the area and twists to make space and hits a right-footed shot but it is saved by Reina
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Substitution LIVERPOOL CHANGE: Carroll on for Spearing
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WHAT A STRIKE: Song played a delightful ball over the top of the defence and the Dutchman, from a tight angle, volleys home sensationally
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
No other player in the Arsenal team could have done that. An incredible strike!
@chooseyourguru on Twitter says:
Van Persie again!! Seriously, is there anything this man can't do!? #EPL #ArsenalLive
@kts_gunner on Twitter says:
Praise to Song as well. Great assist. #ArsenalLive #EPL
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GOAL! - Robin van Persie 1 : 2 GOOOOAAAAALLLLL! Van Persie volleys home in injury time
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THE BOARD GOES UP: We are going to have eight minutes of added time here at Anfield after that lengthy stoppage for Mikel Arteta's injury
Top Comments:
@elohor80 on Twitter says:
There is still a goal in this game. RVP still got that coming. Come on @Persie_Official. #ArsenalLive
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Substitution LIVERPOOL CHANGE: Craig Bellamy on for Downing
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LIVERPOOL ON TOP: The hosts are really pushing on in these closing stages. It's tight and very tense at Anfield
Top Comments:
@sweet__names on Twitter says:
Come on everybody!! Make one goal and you can win in this game match!!! #ArsenalLive
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Oxlade-Chamberlain on for Diaby
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
Well, that is a real mystery. Surely he's not injured again?
@olliejmayes on Twitter says:
Diaby must have just needed a break. I reckon it's tatical though! Get more pace on the pitch!!! #arsenallive
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DOWNING WIDE: Henderson curls in a cross from the right, Koscielny heads it out on the stretch and Downing fires his volley wide
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WHAT A CHANCE: Downing goes clear down the left and should find Suarez in room but his ball is too close to Szczesny
Top Comments:
@SteveThirkettle on Twitter says:
We are so lucky Liverpool aren't very good. Come on you gunners. Step up. #ArsenalLive
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Gervinho on for Yossi Benayoun
Top Comments:
@russd75 on Twitter says:
Any chance of the man with the world's biggest centre parting getting us a goal #gervinho #ArsenalLive
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SO CLOSE! Song picks out Gibbs to the left of the area and he cuts it back for Walcott and his shot is saved by Reina. So close for Arsenal
Top Comments:
@kts_gunner on Twitter says:
Can't believe it! Theo lost it. What a cross from Gibbs. #ArsenalLive #EPL
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KELLY MISSES! Liverpool, in the middle of a good spell, win a corner and the ball comes to Kuyt on the right and he puts a good ball in but Kelly misses from close range
Top Comments:
@Prettiboifb on Twitter says:
#ArsenalLive we need some injection of pace, put on Gervinho and The Ox.. We need it right now
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CLOSE FOR ARSENAL! Rosicky hooks the ball across goal from the right of the six-yard box but Carragher gets there before Van Persie can pounce
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
If it was the summer I would take a draw from this game. But it's March so a draw isn't enough
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Yellow Card VERMAELEN BOOKED: The Belgian defender goes in from behind on Suarez and is booked
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SZCZESNY TO THE RESCUE: Henderson curls in a good ball from the right and Skrtel's header down seems bound for a Liverpool player but Szczesny gets a hand to it to clear
Top Comments:
@HindalSulaim on Twitter says:
Ahhhh Szczesny YOU GENIUS!! #ManoftheMATCH #arsenalLive
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WALCOTT HIGH AND WIDE: Rosicky does well to take the ball through the Liverpool midfield and find Walcott in the area, but his shot was well off target
Top Comments:
@FR33GDB on Twitter says:
Take off Theo bring on THE OX!!! #Arsenal #ArsenalLive #COYG
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DIABY MAKING HIS MARK: He may have been out of action for months, but the midfielder has made a decent start here. He is passing the ball nicely and looking good
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
Diaby is on, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is warming up and so is Gervinho
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DIABY SHOT SAVED: The French midfielder buys some space with a lovely turn but his left-footed shot is saved by Reina
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Abou Diaby is on for the injured Arteta
Top Comments:
@kwirirayi on Twitter says:
Get well soon Mikel Arteta #arsenallive
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
That's an attacking change from Arsene Wenger
@SherryKamarudin on Twitter says:
We must win for Arteta #ArsenalLive
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ARTETA IS DOWN: The Spaniard seemed to collide with Henderson off the ball, though there was nothing malicious in it, and he is down. He has been down for quite some time and this is a bit of a worry
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SUAREZ HITS THE SIDE NETTING: Liverpool again make a bright start and Suarez gets clear down the right flank but his shot is scuffed and hits the side netting
Top Comments:
@Nyamawi on Twitter says:
I don't care whether liverpool are outplaying us or not... so long as we get the 3 points #arsenallive #coyg
Kick Off WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: Arsenal need a big half, as they were second best for much of the opening period. But 1-1 it is and it's all to play for
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Top Comments:
@AfiqSyazwi on Twitter says:
Arsenal, i have faith in you guys #ArsenalLive
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Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I think Theo will improve as space opens up in the second half. Liverpool have to attack Arsenal and gaps should appear
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal lacked sharpness all half but they are trying to play their way back into the game
Half Time HALF TIME: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Liverpool have bossed possession and I've been impressed by Henderson. He's been very lively and set up the first goal. Benayoun needs to get into the game and Rosicky needs to stamp his authority
Half Time AGAINST THE POST: Adam is free down the left and puts in a low cross and Kuyt's low effort hits the post and rolls out, and Gibbs clears. That is another escape for Arsenal
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal's goal is leading the proverbial charmed life
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VAN PERSIE IN LATE: The Liverpool fans want the Gunners captain to be booked for a slightly late challenge but Mark Halsey doesn't agree and the game continues
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WHAT A DISPLAY: Szczesny must be an early contender for man of the match, and he has had to be as Liverpool remain on top here at Anfield. The Pole is in sensational form though
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SZCZESNY SAVES AGAIN! Suarez skips through brilliantly and sends a low shot towards the far corner but the Pole palms it away
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Suarez is an excellent player but he doesn't score enough goals considering the talent he has
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ROSICKY IS DOWN: The Liverpool fans as Rosicky is down and Downing kicks the ball out so he can receive treatment. The midfielder is back up and about now
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SUPERB FROM SAGNA: The full back did brilliantly there to take a touch and then whip in a wonderful ball. Van Persie doesn't miss from there and we are back to level pegging
Top Comments:
@coreyevans on Twitter says:
Beautiful assist by Sagna! #ArsenalLive
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GOAL! - Robin van Persie 1 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Sagna whips in a lovely cross and Van Persie heads it home at the near post
Top Comments:
@bossmajor007 on Twitter says:
First meaningful attack from arsenal and #RVP10 does it again!!! Captain Fantastickooo!! #ArsenalLive
@waneddi on Twitter says:
Yeeessss!!! 1-1 brilliant cross and a great header cap'n @Persie_Official #ArsenalLive
@waneddi on Twitter says:
Yeeessss!!! 1-1 brilliant cross and a great header cap'n @Persie_Official #ArsenalLive
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ARSENAL ARE ROCKING: They have not been at the races so far and they look in danger whenever Liverpool break forward
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It's one of those games when it seems like Liverpool have more players on the pitch
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SUAREZ HITS THE POST: Liverpool are in control and they break upfield and work the ball right to Henderson. Szczesny saves his first-time effort and Suarez's follow-up strikes the post
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GOAL! - Laurent Koscielny 1 : 0 GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL: Henderson sends in the cross from the right and Koscielny diverts it into his own goal
Top Comments:
@LadyCaramelldn on Twitter says:
Keep those heads up boys. Go down the other end and score. Stay strong and show #passion #ArsenalLive
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WHAT A LET OFF: Szczesny seemed to take down Suarez for the penalty, but the keeper redeemed himself superbly with that double save. Magnificent
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PENALTY SAVED! Szczesny briliiantly palms away the penalty and then Kuyt's follow up. Superb keeping
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
The second save reminded me of Gordon Banks saving from Pele at the 1970 World Cup
@bode_O on Twitter says:
Fantastic DOUBLE save by Szczesny to keep out Kuyt's penalty and second attempt #ArsenalLive
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PENALTY LIVERPOOL: Suarez is felled in the box by Szczesny and Mark Halsey gives the spot kick
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IT'S NICE AND LIVELY: There is a zip to the game so far, and both sides have had half chances. Liverpool spurn a great chance to break as Henderson misses a crucial pass
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SZCZESNY SAVES: Suarez muscles Koscielny off the ball and runs on to try to meet a bouncing ball over the top of the defence but Szczesny is off his line and he clears both the first attempt and then Downing's follow up
Top Comments:
@Treyvibes on Twitter says:
We can't be making these mistakes at anfield, come on boys #arsenallive
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Liverpool have had most of the pressure but Arsenal have created the clearest chance through Walcott
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THE SUN IS OUT: Bizarrely we have gone from torrential rain to bright sunshine in a matter of minutes here
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WALCOTT CLOSE: Arteta plays a lovely ball over the top for Walcott and his shot from a tight angle is saved by Reina and the keeper collects the rebound. Close
Top Comments:
@2_Eazzi on Twitter says:
Unlucky Walcott!!! #ArsenalLive
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BETTER FROM ARSENAL: Van Persie chips the ball towards Walcott in the area, but he can't bring it under control and it's cleared
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KELLY OVER: Adam's corner from the left is deep into the box and Kelly meets it but heads it well over
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UNDER PRESSURE: Liverpool have made a bright start, winning a corner straight away but Song clears it confidently
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
That's another ball into the channel. It seems to be a tactic for Liverpool, perhaps they are trying to turn Sagna or test Koscielny
Kick Off AND WE'RE UNDERWAY! Arsenal are attacking from left to right, attacking the Kop end in the first half
HERE COMES THE RAIN: Right before kick off the clouds have burst and we could be in for a wet afternoon at Anfield
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE: Liverpool's traditional pre-match song is being bellowed out here in the final moments before kick off
THE TEAMS ARE IN THE TUNNEL: We are moments away from kick off here, and what a huge game this could be for Arsenal. Win it and they could be building an unstoppable momentum
Top Comments:
@nevespugly on Twitter says:
May the force be with Gunners #arsenallive
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
All it will take is a little run from the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea to get that fourth spot
DARK CLOUDS OVERHEAD: There could be rain on the way here in the North West, as the blue skies seem to be making way for darker clouds. Let's hope it holds off
Top Comments:
@ronu_b on Twitter says:
Crazy rain at Merseyside, expect some bloops and dodgyness #ArsenalLive
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HERE'S THE CARLING CUP: Steven Gerrard - who misses the game today - is parading the Carling Cup on the Anfield pitch. Liverpool will be in buoyant mood for this one, but after Arsenal's North London derby win, so will Wenger's men
WE ARE ARSENAL: Once again, we have taken a fantastic travelling contingent up to Anfield and they have wasted no time in making themselves heard
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I think Arsenal can go to Anfield and get a result today. I'm going for a 3-1 away win
IT'S FILLING UP: Anfield is renowned for being one of the noisiest stadiums in England, and with people streaming in all the time the atmosphere is building nicely here on Merseyside
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WHAT DO YOU THINK? Let us know your thoughts on Arsenal's unchanged side. It's www.arsenal.com/studio to e-mail our team - Dan and Richard will field your comments during the game
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I'm pleased to see Yossi Benayoun keep his place. He was really impressive against Tottenham. And I'm keeping everything crossed that Abou Diaby doesn't get another injury!
NO GERRARD: The Liverpool captain's absence through injury should be a big boost for the Gunners, while Daniel Agger also does not make it after cracking a rib
Top Comments:
@Nirvaans on Twitter says:
Liverpool packing the midfield... very defensive for playing at Anfield... Someone is afraid #ArsenalLive
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Liverpool need to be more expansive if they want to get into the top four. They have set up defensively and I think it could backfire because Arsenal are so good in possession
TEAM NEWS: So Arsenal are unchanged from the side that beat Tottenham 5-2 in the North London derby, the only change to the squad being the inclusion of Abou Diaby on the bench for Ju Young Park
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal showed so much character to come back against Spurs last week - they could have had six, seven or eight goals
SUBS: Carroll, Maxi, Coates, Doni, Shelvey, Flanagan, Bellamy
LIVERPOOL TEAM: Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Carragher, Enrique, Adam, Spearing, Henderson, Kuyt, Suarez, Downing
SUBS: Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabianski, Jenkinson, Gervinho, Chamakh, Miquel
ARSENAL TEAM: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Song, Rosicky, Walcott, Van Persie, Benayoun
Top Comments:
@AFCJonsson on Twitter says:
I actually love the starting line up #ArsenalLive
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Kick off is as 12.45pm today (UK time), with Dan Roebuck and Richard Clarke as the commentary team, but our Matchday Show gets underway 25 minutes earlier. In the studio today are Tim Peters and his studio guest, Adrian Clarke. Tune in for an exclusive pre-match interview with Arsene Wenger, highlights of the Tottenham match and all the latest team news ahead of today’s game
Kenny Dalglish’s side are unbeaten at Anfield this season, although they have drawn eight of their 12 home league games and lie seven points behind Arsenal in the table
This is a huge match in the race for fourth, as victory for Arsenal would add to the momentum built up last week in the 5-2 defeat of Tottenham and also deal a major blow to Liverpool’s hopes of claiming a Champions League place
Welcome to Arsenal Player for live coverage of the Gunners’ lunchtime kick-off against Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool
25 REINA, Jose
34 KELLY, Martin
37 SKRTEL, Martin
23 CARRAGHER, Jamie
03 JOSE ENRIQUE, Sanchez
19 DOWNING, Stewart
39 BELLAMY, Craig (88)
26 ADAM, Charlie
14 HENDERSON, Jordan
20 SPEARING, Jay
09 CARROLL, Andy (90)
18 KUYT, Dirk
07 SUAREZ, Luis
32 DONI, ALEXANDER
38 FLANAGAN, JON
16 COATES, SEBASTIAN
33 SHELVEY, JONJO
11 MAXI, RODRIGUEZ
09 CARROLL, ANDY
39 BELLAMY, CRAIG
Arsenal
13 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
28 GIBBS, Kieran
30 BENAYOUN, Yossi
27 GERVINHO (74)
07 ROSICKY, Tomas
14 WALCOTT, Theo
17 SONG, Alex
08 ARTETA, Mikel
02 DIABY, Abou (53)
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex (81)
10 VAN PERSIE, Robin
21 FABIANSKI, LUKASZ
25 JENKINSON, CARL
49 MIQUEL, IGNASI
02 DIABY, ABOU
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
27 GERVINHO,
29 CHAMAKH, MAROUANE
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Van Persie's volley was almost nonchalant! I think it was a harder ball to hit than the one against Everton in December. Third place is certainly within Arsenal's reach