Michael
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League and sent out a statement about their title hopes as they beat Liverpool 3-2.
The Gunners twice surrended the lead, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka strikes being cancelled out by Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino respectively.
Klopp decided to continue with the formation utilised against Rangers – playing with two midfielders in the spirit of the best form of attack is defense.
Liverpool made the worst possible start, conceding in the first minute as Martinelli connected with a perfect pass from captain Martin Odegaard to put the Gunners ahead after 58 seconds
Summer signing Darwin Nunez leveled in the 34th minute only for Saka to put the home team ahead once again with a strike just before the break after a brilliant Arsenal counter-attack.
Despite Arsenal starting the second half the brighter of the two teams, Liverpool were back on level terms in the 53rd minute when substitute Roberto Firmino shot across Aaron Ramsdale after being put through by Diogo Jota.
With 15 minutes remaining, Arsenal was awarded a harsh penalty. Saka beating Alisson from the spot to put the Gunners in the lead for the third time in the match.
Liverpool will feel hard done by after witnessing a handball for a penalty at the other end waved away in the first half.
A disappointing result with the second league defeat of this campaign. We are now 14 points off the top of the league having played one game less. 10 points gained and 14 points dropped. It has not been a pretty league campaign so far.
The reds’ form this term is concerning especially with a trip Man City next week.
