Virgil van Dijk was left fuming after Liverpool were denied a first-half penalty for a shirt pull on Alexander Isak in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The Dutchman questioned why a striker should need to protest with so many cameras on the pitch, after Kai Havertz's early strike proved enough to send the Gunners three points clear at the top.
Andoni Iraola has launched a scathing attack on the standard of officiating in the Premier League after Liverpool were denied a crucial penalty during their 1-0 loss to Arsenal. The Reds boss suggested that his players might need to start exaggerating contact to get the decisions they deserve after Alexander Isak was seemingly hauled down in the area.
Mikel Arteta hailed his Arsenal side's spirit after a 1-0 win at Liverpool ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League victory at Anfield. Kai Havertz scored the only goal on Sunday, just four days after the Gunners were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town, and the Spaniard insisted beating the hosts on their own patch is exactly why he does the job.
Noni Madueke escaped a red card for appearing to headbutt Alexis Mac Allister as tempers flared late in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday, even though he was already on a yellow card. VAR backed referee Andy Madley's decision, but the officials still came under fire after Jurrien Timber went unpunished for pulling Alexander Isak's shirt in the box.
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Anfield as Kai Havertz provided the decisive blow in the 16th minute. Despite dominating possession and registering 18 shots, Liverpool struggled to break down a resilient Gunners defence.
Arsenal ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League win at Anfield, as Mikel Arteta's side edged Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday thanks to a monumental collective defensive effort.
Arsenal secured a disciplined 1-0 victory at Anfield through a clinical Kai Havertz strike and a masterclass in defensive organisation. Mikel Arteta’s side successfully nullified Liverpool’s high-octane build-up, restricting the hosts to just four shots on target despite conceding the lion's share of possession.
Jamie Carragher fears Ryan Gravenberch may never recover from being dropped for 19-year-old Trey Nyoni, who makes his first Premier League start against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. Andoni Iraola has left the Netherlands international on the bench for the crunch clash, a decision Carragher believes will be "a mighty blow" for the experienced midfielder.
Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has conceded that his trademark penalty technique is no longer fit for purpose following a string of high-profile misses. The Brazilian international faced significant scrutiny after his failure from the spot led to a shock Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two outfit Fleetwood Town.
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has opened up about the intense physical demands of the Premier League following his summer arrival. The Uruguayan also revealed how former Reds legend Luis Suarez continues to guide him through his career.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk called on his team-mates and supporters to deliver a complete performance against Arsenal at Anfield. Writing in his matchday programme notes, Van Dijk stressed that maximum work ethic is required to extend Liverpool's five-game winning streak.
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo believes the team can still raise their performance levels despite winning five consecutive matches in all competitions. The Uruguayan also reflected on his famous header tackle against Brighton ahead of Sunday's clash with Premier League champions Arsenal.
Relive the breathless drama of April 2009, when Andrey Arshavin struck four times at Anfield to dent Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions in a remarkable 4-4 draw. Braces from Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun rescued a late point for Rafael Benitez's side, yet the night belonged to Arsenal's clinical Russian forward.
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