The goal from Roberto Firmino made us think that, with the 2-2 on the scoreboard, Liverpool would take a new air and go all out in search of a comeback. However, it was the opposite: Arsenal continued to dominate the actions and achieved the 3-2 thanks to Bukayo Saka .
Everything started with an childish penalty committed by Thiago Alcántara. The Spanish midfielder did not calculate well when trying to take the ball from Gabriel Jesus and touched him inside the area. Serious mistake that was seen by the referee, who sanctioned the maximum penalty in favor of the 'Gunners'.
Already in the execution, everyone believed that Martin Ødegaard would be the executor, as he had stood in front of the penalty spot with the ball in his hands. However, it was all a strategy to protect Bukayo Saka and prevent the Liverpool players from distracting him.
Finally, with a perfect crossed shot that was impossible to stop for Alisson Becker, the English forward sealed the 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium, which would be the definitive score and give the victory to Mikel Arteta's team.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: what's next
After this match valid for the ninth round of the Premier League, Arsenal will visit Bodø/Glimt for the fourth matchday of the Europa League group stage. The 'Gunners' are clear favorites to take the victory, as they defeated the Norwegians 3-0 in the previous match.
Later, resuming their commitments in the domestic championship, Mikel Arteta's team will visit Elland Road to face Leeds United. The goal will be only one: return to London with the three points to remain at the top of the standings.
As for Liverpool, they will visit Rangers for the fourth matchday of the Champions League. Remember that in the last match between these two teams, the 'Reds' prevailed 2-0 at Anfield with goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
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