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Full Time FULL TIME: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
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GOOD SAVE: Szczesny does well to knock Suarez' shot away
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WELL DEFENDED: Mertesacker is on hand to divert a dangerous looking cross away
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FOUR MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME: Can either side find a winner?
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Yellow Card IN THE BOOK: Mertesacker brings down Enrique and is carded
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HE JUST COULDN'T SORT HIS FEET OUT: Podolski lays the ball back to Giroud but he can't quite shoot at goal
Top Comments:
@YUNGSHAKZ24 on Twitter says:
No one can deny how much Giroud gives to Arsenals game you can always see how disappointed he is when he doesn't score
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Giroud goes down under Agger's challenge but is booked by the referee for simulation
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THEY'RE GETTING CLOSER: Cazorla and Walcott link up well before Giroud's shot is palmed wide
Top Comments:
@3baidAlShimmiri on Twitter says:
We're ripping Liverpool apart here, just lacking the final ball
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IT JUST NEEDED A TOUCH: Cazorla fizzes a ball across goal and Giroud can't quite connect
Top Comments:
@dahiruyd on Twitter says:
Brilliant counter attacking football from Arsenal, just failed with the final touch.
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CLOSE: Mertesacker flicks Cazorla's cross just over
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MOMENTUM: Arsenal are knocking on the door and most of the play is taking place in Liverpool's half
Top Comments:
@Gaygooner on Twitter says:
Why don't Arsenal play like they do in the second half in the first half? Not good for my nerves
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JOHNSON DOES WELL: Podolski's cross would have fallen for Walcott had the England defender not intervened
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Yellow Card CAUTION: Gerrrd is late on Mertesacker and is booked
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
That's a red card all day long. He just jumped in there with his studs up
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Sturridge comes off and Jose Enrique is on in his place
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INCHES AWAY: Walcott curls a left-footed effort just wide - he has really come to life in the second period
Top Comments:
@cosluv71 on Twitter says:
Almost three for Arsenal! Liverpool can't handle Walcott now
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PODOLSKI SHOOTS OVER: Wenger's men are all over the visitors
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THAT'S AS CLINICAL AS IT GETS: The England international picked up the ball on the right of the penalty area and blasted it hard and low past Reina
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GOAL! - Theo Walcott 2 : 2 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! They've done it and it's that man Walcott again!
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GOAL! - Olivier Giroud 1 : 2 GOAL FOR ARSENAL: Giroud nods home Wilshere's free-kick - GAME ON!
Top Comments:
@samchuckieb on Twitter says:
Always thought Giroud's criticism was unfair, proving his doubters wrong and looks like a very good player.
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JUST WIDE: Podolski plays a one-two with Giroud before shooting off target
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MASSIVE TEST NOW: Wenger's men have to react and react quickly if they want to salvage anything from this
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GOAL! - Jordan Henderson 0 : 2 GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL: Henderson breaks away, gets a fortunate rebound and taps into the empty net
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THAT'S GOING TO HURT IN THE MORNING: Podolski blasts a shot at Carragher and hits the Liverpool man flush in the stomach
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ARSENAL ON TOP: The crowd are really getting behind the team, and they are responding by putting Liverpool under some serious pressure
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JUST OVER: Walcott rises highest to meet Podolski's cross but it goes just over the bar
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SHOE-T: Sturridge advances on goal but loses his boot as he attempts to hit a shot
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IS THAT A PENALTY? Podolski goes over under Wisdom's challenge but the referee waves away Arsenal's appeals
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
Podolski couldn't create enough room and got muscled out. A lot of Arsenal fans wanted a penalty, but I think the referee got that one right.
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SANTOS BURSTS FORWARD: The left back charges up the pitch and comes close to creating an opportunity for the hosts
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LIVERPOOL APPEAL FOR A PENALTY: Vermaelen and Sturridge come together in the box and the visitors want a spot kick for handball, though referee Friend is unmoved
Kick Off WE'RE UDNERWAY: Liverpool get the second period underway
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
Defensively individual errors are costing us right now. We have to cut that out. Going forward I thought we moved the ball quite well and were a threat. We created a couple of really good chances
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
Warming up for Arsenal: Abou Diaby, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Tomas Rosicky
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HERE COME ARSENAL: Wenger's men need a big second-half performance here
Half Time HALF TIME: Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool - Referee Friend brings a very entertaining first half to a close
Top Comments:
@LilRickKFC on Twitter says:
Arsenal definitely the better team but Defense has been a bit shaky. Lets Go!!!
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TOO HIGH: Podolski's cross is a fraction above Walcott's head
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SZCZESNY IS ALERT: Suarez tries to set Sturridge clean through, but the Pole rushes from his goal to gather the ball
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IT LANDS ON TOP OF THE NET: Henderson beats Szczesny to the ball after charging through on goal - he lifts the ball over the 'keeper but the dink goes just over
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SUPER, SUPER JACK: Wilshere has produced a typically energetic performance in midfield, urging Arsenal forward and embarking on a series of direct forays towards goal
Top Comments:
@Kieran_C91 on Twitter says:
No joke Wilshere is making the Liverpool midfield look silly when he's on the ball! Can't get near him!
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ON YOUR HEAD: Walcott's cross is nodded at goal by Giroud - Reina holds the effort though
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
Good cross from Theo but not enough power for Giroud to really attack it, and Reina gets the easy save.
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OFFSIDE: Agger heads Gerrard's free-kick at goal but was had strayed past the last man. Szczesny saved well in any case
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Substitution GIBBS CAN'T CONTINUE: He comes off to be replaced by Ande Santos
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HACKED AWAY: Cazorla's corner is an inswinger and is just about scrambled clear from danger by Johnson
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WELL DONE RAMSEY: He embarks on a mazy run down the left and wins Arsenal a corner
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GIBBS IS DOWN: He leaves the field for treatment after being caught when attempting to clear
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GOOD SPELL FOR THE VISITORS: Suarez has posed a real danger and has been linking up well with new strike partner Sturridge
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
We're making our own problems at the moment. Arsenal really sloppy at times -- especially in the back
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NOW SUAREZ GOES CLOSE: Liverpool's top scorer has caused all sorts of problems for Arsenal's defence and he comes close to doubling his tally when shooting just wide
Top Comments:
@KrisMohan10 on Twitter says:
Bar Suarez and Gerrard, the difference in quality is incredible but afc just keep gifting the scousers opportunities
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OFF THE LINE: Arsenal ride their luck as Agger beats Szczesny to a corner and sees his header cleared off the line by Podolski
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SLOPPY: Mertesacker gives the ball away inside his own half, and only some good covering defending by Vermaelen prevents Suarez from having a shooting opportunity
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Yellow Card YELLOW: Cazorla is booked for a foul on Suarez
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DELIGHTFUL PASS: Cazorla releases Walcott with a sensational ball over the top but unfortunately for the England international, he can't quite control
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
If he could have controlled the ball he would have been one on one with the goalkeeper. Another good chance for Arsenal
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HOW IS IT NOT 1-1?! Arsenal break with real speed and Podolski's cross is just about diverted away from Giroud by Gerrard. The striker would have had a tap in
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
Nice feel to the game right now. Real good tempo. We've gotten some really good opportunities
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RUN THEO, RUN: Walcott breaks with real speed, leaving Lucas trailing behind. He gets into a dangerous position but crosses straight at Reina
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
There's an urgency about arsenal at the moment certainly. I've been impressed with Arsenal's response, there's no goal so far but plenty of skill and opportunities.
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GREAT SAVE: Walcott spins inside the area and curls a shot at goal which Reina does very well to divert wide
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ARSENAL LOOK DANGEROUS: The visitors can't clear a corner and Giroud's shot is deflected over for another set-piece
Top Comments:
@gooner297 on Twitter says:
We have been absolutely killing them. Just need to take our chances
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FAST START: It could be 2-2 already. Both sides look a real threat when going forward
Top Comments:
@RifasudeenAnver on Twitter says:
Liverpool fans need to calm down coz we have 75mins left and we are creating decent chances!
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GIROUD GOES CLOSE: Arsenal come roaring back. Podolski races down the left before pulling the ball back to the French striker, who side-foots wide
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SZCZESNY UNDER PRESSURE: Sturridge closes the Arsenal No 1, but he is just about able to poke the ball away from danger
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IT'S NEARLY TWO: Liverpool break at speed but Sturridge fires wide after Suarez's delicious pass had released him
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GOOD PRESSURE: Wilshere and Walcott combine to force Gerrard into giving a throw away deep inside his own half
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ALMOST AN INSTANT REPLY: Walcott is freed. He accelerates away from the defence but sees his shot well kept out by Reina
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IT WAS DEFLECTED IN: Johnson capitalised on Sagna's slip. He crossed for Sturridge, who saw a shot superbly saved by Szczesny. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, the ball broke to Suarez, and his shot hit a defender on its way in
Top Comments:
@tashadavies24 on Twitter says:
There comes a point in an arsenal fans life where you come to expect to concede an early goal. I have reached this point
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GOAL! - Luis Suarez 0 : 1 GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL: The visitors have the lead and it's that man Suarez
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SUAREZ FORCES A CORNER: The Uruguayan races to the byline but is tackled by Sagna
Kick Off HERE WE GO: Arsenal get us underway and immediately look to retain possession
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
It looks like Suarez is going to play on the left of the midfield five for Liverpool
LISTEN IN: Our MatchDay show is underway and Dan Roebuck and Stephen Hughes will be bringing you LIVE commentary from the Emirates
HERE THEY COME: The players are out on the pitch and have taken part in the customary handshake. Come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
@PierceRobinson_ on Twitter says:
Arsenal to win 3-1 or 3-2 with Giroud and Walcott to score and Sturridge to score for them.
THE TEAMS ARE IN THE TUNNEL: Steven Gerrard captains Liverpool while Vermaelen leads out Wenger's men
BLUSTERY: It's a windy but clear evening here in north London
KICK-OFF IS FAST APPROACHING: The Emirates is filling steadily and we are only five minutes or so from getting underway
LAST TIME OUT: Arsenal secured their first win of the season at Anfield back in September. Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla both grabbed their first goal for the Gunners in a 2-0 victory
HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of the Arsenal line-up? Get in contact with us on #AFCvLFC
SIX CHANGES: Back come Sagna, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Wilshere, Cazorla and Walcott - The Arsenal skipper has recovered from the ankle injury that kept him out of Saturday's win against Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup
Top Comments:
@IamMohamed_Adam on Twitter says:
Expecting a win today with the attacking players we have, defensively I think both teams will concede
SUBS: Jones, Enrique, Skrtel, Allen, Shelvey, Sterling, Borini
LIVERPOOL: Reina, Johnson, Agger, Carragher, Wisdom, Henderson, Lucas, Gerrard, Downing, Sturridge, Suarez
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
I think Suarez is a world class footballer. He makes things on his own and gives defenders all kinds of problems. No one likes playing against him.
SUBS: Mannone, Koscielny, Jenkinson, Santos, Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla, Walcott, Podolski, Giroud
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
Bit of a surprise not seeing Diaby, but I thought Ramsey played well against West Ham in mid week. I think central midfield is the position where we see him at his best
So, here are tonight's teams...
It's another big game for Arsene Wenger's men tonight. Liverpool are just three points behind the Gunners in the table as both sides chase a top-four finish
Top Comments:
@stjmike on Twitter says:
It will for sure be a very open game ! first goal will be crucial
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Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
04 MERTESACKER, Per
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
28 GIBBS, Kieran
11 SANTOS, Andre (37)
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
10 WILSHERE, Jack
19 CAZORLA, Santi
14 WALCOTT, Theo
09 PODOLSKI, Lukas
12 GIROUD, Olivier
24 MANNONE, VITO
06 KOSCIELNY, LAURENT
25 JENKINSON, CARL
11 SANTOS, ANDRE
02 DIABY, ABOU
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
07 ROSICKY, TOMAS
Liverpool
25 REINA, Jose
02 JOHNSON, Glen
23 CARRAGHER, Jamie
47 WISDOM, Andre
05 AGGER, Daniel
21 LUCAS, Leiva
08 GERRARD, Steven
14 HENDERSON, Jordan
19 DOWNING, Stewart
07 SUAREZ, Luis
23 STURRIDGE, Daniel
03 JOSE ENRIQUE, Sanchez (71)
01 JONES, BRAD
03 JOSE ENRIQUE, SANCHEZ
37 SKRTEL, MARTIN
33 SHELVEY, JONJO
24 ALLEN, JOE
29 BORINI, FABIO
31 STERLING, RAHEEM
Top Comments:
@Samuel_Lillis on Twitter says:
Should of won the match, Liverpool were dangerous. We need to learn to be the better team for the whole match