– It is becoming a nightmare for Alisson and Liverpool, stated Tor Ole Skullerud. – It is a goalkeeping error, noted commentator Kasper Wikestad. That was the clear and hard-hitting verdict from Viaplay’s commentary duo when Leandro Trossard almost single-handedly – and with good help from Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker – set the final score at 3-1 in favor of Arsenal. Liverpool’s goalkeeper simply had a hard day at work in the big game that was supposed to seal Arsenal’s fate in the golden match. Earlier in the game, with the score 1–1, Gabriel Martinelli chased a long pass in the back room. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk looked to be in pretty good control, but then Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson came full speed towards the ball. It resulted in van Dijk and Alisson getting in each other’s way. Neither of them got hold of the ball and Martinelli was able to roll the ball into the empty cage. – A gift from the best goalkeeper and the best centre-back in the league, concluded Sky Sports’ football expert Gary Neville. Photo: Kin Cheung / AP Vondt got worse as Liverpool chased the equaliser. Deep into extra time, Leandro Trossard rushed towards Liverpool’s goal, and from an oblique angle he put a not particularly hard shot between Alisson’s legs. Thus, the famous nail was driven deep into the coffin – and the three points secured. – It’s another huge mistake from Alisson, wrote the BBC in its live update from the match. It was Arsenal who took the lead in what was a terrific match at the Emirates Stadium in. Martin Ødegaard was involved in Arsenal’s 1-0 scoring. The Norwegian hit a lovely breakthrough pass to Kai Havertz, but the German’s attempt alone with the goalkeeper was saved. However, the rebound fell to Bukayo Saka, who easily sent Arsenal into the lead. In overtime in the first half, Liverpool equalized after an own goal from Arsenal stopper Gabriel. Liverpool’s quest for another equalizer did not get any easier when Ibrahima Konaté was sent off a few minutes before full time. The French centre-back stopped an Arsenal counter-attack and received his second yellow card. Arsenal’s 2-1 win means they are just two points behind league leaders Liverpool. With a loss against Liverpool, they would be eight points behind and more or less out of the golden race. Manchester City is also in the golden game. They are respectively three and five points behind Arsenal and Liverpool, but have played two games less. On Monday, the reigning league champions will be in action against Brentford.
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