Matchday LIVE: Liverpool squander opportunity against 10-man Arsenal in Carabao Cup semi

Thanks for joining us all on GOAL for another dramatic night of football!Arsenal upset the odds to hold Liverpool with 10 men while Athletic Club knocked Atletico Madrid out of the Supercopa Espana, and Milan survived a major scare to see off Genoa in the Coppa Italia.Join us again this weekend as we continue to bring you all the very best action from Europe's major leagues!

That's all from us! 

It's all over at San Siro after 120 minutes of competitive action, with Milan progressing 3-1 after coming back from a goal down.Ostigard set Genoa on their way to a potential upset in the 17th minute and the visitors held their lead until deep into the second half.Their stubborn resistance was eventually broken by Giroud, though, and Milan's fitness told in the end as the game went into extra time.A fine solo Leao strike completed the comeback for the Rossoneri before Saelemaekers rounded off the scoring, with Pioli's side now safely through to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We left it late, but it was great, on to the quarter-finals 🔴⚫ Grande reazione, grandi ragazzi: ora ci aspettano i Quarti 🔴⚫<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MilanGenoa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanGenoa</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> <a href="https://x.com/Acqua_Lete?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Acqua_Lete</a> <a href="https://t.co/beuUgcjQd7">pic.twitter.com/beuUgcjQd7</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://x.com/acmilan/status/1481757129421770754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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FULL TIME: Milan 3-1 Genoa 

Jurgen Klopp remains convinced that Liverpool can reach the Carabao Cup final despite their frustrating draw against Arsenal.The German tactician told Sky Sports post-match: "I thought we really started well, I liked it, it was how I wanted to start."We would've preferred to have scored the goal instead of them getting a red card. From that moment it looks like we are under pressure [to score] and we had to change the line-up for obvious reasons [before the game]."In the second half we made a few changes, I thought it looked better and we had clear situations but it was not good enough."But it's a two-legged game and it's half time. I can't remember when it was 0-0 at half time, wherever I've been, and I thought 'we have no chance'. We will give it a proper go."

Klopp optimistic of Liverpool progress despite Arsenal draw

Milan have extended their lead thanks to a strike from Alexis Saelemaekers.The Belgian produced a neat first-time finish after racing onto a pull-back in the box to put the Rossoneri out of sight with just five minutes left to play.Stefano Pioli's side heading through!

Saelemaekers puts Milan out of sight

Milan have completed a dramatic turnaround against Genoa at San Siro! It's a sensational strike from Raphael Leao too, with the Portuguese turning his man inside out on the left wing before chipping the ball into the far corner of the net.Genoa have it all to do in the second half of extra time!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⏱️ 102' GOOOAAALLLLLLL! Did he mean it?! It doesn't matter! We lead! 😍<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MilanGenoa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanGenoa</a> 2-1<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> @EASPORTSFIFA <a href="https://t.co/yJoI5chZE7">pic.twitter.com/yJoI5chZE7</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://x.com/acmilan/status/1481751741288927235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Leao completes Milan turnaround

Arteta was full of praise for his side's fighting spirit after they battled to a draw in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Liverpool."We revel against the situation," the Arsenal boss told Sky Sports. "The players showed great fight, determination, brotherhood. You saw the emotion, we never gave up. Credit to the boys."I don't know if the red card inspired them but it took the fight. You need a certain attitude to play in these games and the boys did that. We played the game we had to play, which is not our game. I have not seen it back, they checked it so probably a red card."To plan with the numbers we have, we don't have any midfielders, becomes really complicated, because whatever we do is not natural."The extra motivation to play a derby [at Tottenham on Sunday] brings the energy when you don't have it. No excuses, we have to play it."

Arteta lauds Arsenal's fighting spirit 

The final whistle has gone at San Siro and it's finished 1-1 between Milan and Genoa.Extra time will be needed to decide who goes through to the quarter-finals, with Ostigard's goal for the visitors cancelled out by Giroud's trademark second-half header.More drama to come!

Milan vs Genoa heads into extra time! 

Arsenal's Man of the Match Ben White told Sky Sports after the game: "It was not an ideal start but there is so much fight in this team. It's hard enough coming here with 11 men, absolutely superb from everyone."You have to concentrate the whole game and the result is well deserved. It's nice to defend like that as a defender. We were confident coming here and will give our all in the next game."

White: Arsenal were 'absolutely superb' 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 - This was the fifth time that Liverpool and Arsenal have registered a 0-0 draw when facing each other in the League Cup, more than any other fixture in the competition’s history. Sparse. <a href="https://t.co/iU1xXC3dul">pic.twitter.com/iU1xXC3dul</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1481745166746759185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal & Liverpool play out another League Cup stalemate

Arsenal have held Liverpool at Anfield!The Reds will be left kicking themselves after failing to break down the visitors' 10 men in their own backyard.Arsenal played 66 minutes with a man less after seeing Xhaka sent off for a reckless tackle, but defended resolutely to pick up a well-deserved draw.Minamino spurned Liverpool's clearest chance when he missed an open goal in the 89th minute, while the Gunners' best moment came when Saka forced Ramsdale into a save after meeting a superb Tierney through ball.Arteta's side will now look forward to the second leg at Emirates Stadium knowing that they are capable of stifling the Reds' all-star attack, but Jurgen Klopp will be left contemplating his team's lack of cutting edge after a frustrating night on Merseyside.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A hard-fought draw at Anfield. Onto the second leg - 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! ✊ 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/1481742713687093250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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FULL TIME: Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal 

Milan have equalised against Genoa and its Olivier Giroud they have to thank with the striker coming up trumps 13 minutes from time.Giroud peeled away from his marker to head a cross into the top left-hand corner of the net, and the hosts are now in the ascendency heading into the business end of the game.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⏱️ 74' GOOOOAAAALLLLLL! A perfectly placed header from <a href="https://x.com/_OlivierGiroud_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_OlivierGiroud_</a>! 🙌<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MilanGenoa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanGenoa</a> 1-1<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> @EASPORTSFIFA <a href="https://t.co/WEc5fMAUgd">pic.twitter.com/WEc5fMAUgd</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://x.com/acmilan/status/1481742110965522434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan level through Giroud! 

Liverpool have missed the best opportunity of the game so far, with Minamino failing to show the necessary composure to convert from close range.The ball broke kindly to the striker with Ramsdale caught out off his line, but he sent his half volley flying over the bar from all of five yards out.

Minamino misses open goal!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our third change of the evening... ↩️ <a href="https://x.com/BukayoSaka87?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BukayoSaka87</a> 🔛 <a href="https://x.com/NunoTavares?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NunoTavares</a> 🔴 0-0 ⚡️ (81) 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/OtsRGkoAqy">pic.twitter.com/OtsRGkoAqy</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/1481738944358277120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Saka makes way 

The first shot on target in the match has finally been recorded, with Saka bringing the best out of Ramsdale after latching onto a superb pass from Kieran Tierney.Saka took a good first touch before shooting but Ramsdale was quick off his line to block and the Gunners managed to clear the loose ball.Tense finale on the cards!

Saka almost punishes Liverpool on the break! 

Minamino had a rare sight of goal just after the hour mark as he was played in on his left foot, but failed to test Ramsdale with his shot.The Japanese ace hit it first time after being found by Andrew Robertson in the box, only to pull the effort well wide.

Minamino spurns clear chance for the Reds!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">61' - Jones on for Milner. [0-0]<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LIVARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVARS</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1481733807405477899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool make first change of the night 

Liverpool are probing constantly but have not yet been able to find a way through Arsenal's stubborn rearguard.A Minamino cross gave Ramsdale a scare at the start of the half, but aside from that, the Gunners have looked comfortable soaking up pressure.

No way through for Liverpool 

Atletico Madrid have been beaten 2-1 in their semi-final clash against Athletic Club after a dramatic finish.An Unai Simon own goal appeared to set the hosts on their way to victory, but Alvarez levelled in the 77th minute with a powerful header.The visitors edged in front via a Williams strike four minutes later, and Atletico saw Jose Gimenez sent off late on as they tried to find a way back into the game.Athletic Club will now face Real Madrid in the final, with the Blancos having seen off Barcelona 3-2 in the other semi.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All over in Riyadh. <a href="https://t.co/7yTGtRjG5R">pic.twitter.com/7yTGtRjG5R</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://x.com/atletienglish/status/1481730849146089473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atletico knocked out of Supercopa!

Arsenal get us started again for the second period, which is a big one for Mikel Arteta's men as they try to hold Liverpool with a numerical disadvantage.

Second half kicks off at Anfield

Atletico have now fallen behind! It's a disaster for Diego Simeone's men as they once again fail to defend a Muniain corner.The ball broke kindly for Nico Williams this time around, with the winger producing a superb first time finish to beat Jan Oblak in the hosts' net.Upset on the cards!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">81' ¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DE <a href="https://x.com/willliamsssnico?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willliamsssnico</a>!! ⚽️ 1-2 I <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AtletiAthletic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AtletiAthletic</a> 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GeuriaDa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeuriaDa</a> <a href="https://t.co/rfl829O2L5">pic.twitter.com/rfl829O2L5</a>— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) <a href="https://x.com/AthleticClub/status/1481727598627635200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Athletic Club strike again! 2-1 to the visitors 

Athletic Club have drawn level with Atletico via a bullet Yeray Alvarez header!Alvarez shook off his marker to nod home Iker Muniain's pinpoint corner, and the tie is now delicately poised heading into the final 10 minutes.

GOAL! Athletic Club equalise

Honours even at the break!Arsenal have managed to hold out after a backs-to-the-wall display, with Xhaka's red card giving them a mountain to climb.Liverpool have dominated possession with 80 per cent of the ball to the Gunners' 20 and have got into plenty of good positions, but have yet to properly test Ramsdale's reflexes.The Gunners have carried a threat on the break and if they can continue to keep it tight at the back they could yet emerge with a positive result to take back to Emirates Stadium.All to play for!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Heading into the break level, with the visitors having been reduced to ten men. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LIVARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVARS</a> <a href="https://t.co/sSh6Io1P7e">pic.twitter.com/sSh6Io1P7e</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1481726434569854977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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HT: Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 – Since his debut season with Arsenal in 2016-17, no Premier League player has been sent off more times in all competitions than Granit Xhaka (5). Orders. <a href="https://t.co/MLVP5gaGVH">pic.twitter.com/MLVP5gaGVH</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1481721714706890757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Xhaka's ill-discipline costs Arsenal again

Genoa have taken a surprise lead at San Siro thanks to Leo Skiri Østigård.The Norwegian defender rose highest to head home from a corner in the 16th minute, sparking wild scenes of celebration on the visitors' bench.All to do for Milan!

Another goal! Milan fall behind against Genoa

Atletico Madrid have taken the lead against Athletic Club via an Unai Simon own goal! The Athletic keeper saw a header from a corner go past him and hit the post, but it deflected back off his torso and into his own net.Wanda Metropolitano is rocking!

Atletico draw first blood against in Supercopa! 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RED CARD! 🟥 Arsenal's Granit Xhaka is sent off after a reckless last man challenge on Liverpool's Diogo Jota <a href="https://t.co/n71xpYPzRW">pic.twitter.com/n71xpYPzRW</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://x.com/SkyFootball/status/1481721569294663683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Xhaka picks up the 6th red card of his Arsenal career 😳 <a href="https://t.co/pL3ktiEyTf">pic.twitter.com/pL3ktiEyTf</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://x.com/ESPNFC/status/1481722025232289802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Video: Xhaka's red card challenge 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our second change of the evening... ↩️ <a href="https://x.com/EddieNketiah9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EddieNketiah9</a> 🔛 <a href="https://x.com/RobHolding95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RobHolding95</a> 🔴 0-0 ⚡️ (28) 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/nf7pcznCjp">pic.twitter.com/nf7pcznCjp</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/1481721163407818752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nketiah sacrificed after Xhaka red

Granit Xhaka has been shown a straight red card for a foul on Diogo Jota!Jota raced onto a through ball and chested it into his path with only Alisson left to beat, but Xhaka took him out before he could get in a second touch.

RED CARD! Arsenal down to 10! 

Milan have kicked off their Coppa Italia round of 16 tie against Genoa at San Siro.Meanwhile, Atletico are moments away from resuming their Supercopa semi-final against Athletic Club with the scoreline locked at 0-0 after the first 45 minutes.

Kick offs in Italy & Spain

It's all Liverpool at the moment as Arsenal struggle to cope with their pace in the final third.Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino have both had half chances, while Jordan Henderson almost broke the deadlock in unorthodox fashion after blocking an Aaron Ramsdale goal kick, only for the ball to trickle out of play to the relief of the Arsenal keeper.One way traffic!

Liverpool dominating proceedings 

Arsenal have used their first substitution unexpectedly early, with Calum Chambers introduced to the action at right-back in place of Cedric, who has picked up an injury.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We’ve been forced into an early change… ↩️ <a href="https://x.com/OficialCedric?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OficialCedric</a> 🔛 <a href="https://x.com/CalumChambers95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CalumChambers95</a> 🔴 0-0 ⚡️ (11) 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/8jV9y6GQ0Z">pic.twitter.com/8jV9y6GQ0Z</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/1481716943740715016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Gunners forced into early substitution 

Liverpool look the more threatening in the early exchanges as Arsenal struggle to keep hold of the ball. The hosts have already had two corners, the second of which came as a result of a rushed back-pass from Gabriel.

Nervy start from Arsenal

And we are underway at Anfield! who will come out on top in this battle of old foes?

Kick-off: Liverpool vs Arsenal

Mikel Arteta to Sky Sports: "We are short in midfield after losing a lot of players but we have to compete in the best possible way."We have to learn a lesson [after the Nottingham Forest FA Cup defeat], it was very disappointing and we now have to show character against one of the best teams in Europe."

Arteta's pre-match thoughts

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">43 - Under Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool have scored more goals against Arsenal in all competitions (43) than they have versus any other opponent. Anticipation. <a href="https://t.co/Vg36lnQkV3">pic.twitter.com/Vg36lnQkV3</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1481688639172227076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bad omen for the Gunners?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏆 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🏆 The Reds to face <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> in the <a href="https://x.com/Carabao_Cup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Carabao_Cup</a> semi-final! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LIVARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVARS</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1481695069262561284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚡️ Introducing your starting XI… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 <a href="https://x.com/kierantierney1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KieranTierney1</a> at left back 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://x.com/BukayoSaka87?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BukayoSaka87</a> starts 🇧🇷 <a href="https://x.com/gabimartinelli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GabiMartinelli</a> in attack 🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/yqDBjKxock">pic.twitter.com/yqDBjKxock</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/1481697456962383874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Liverpool vs Arsenal

The matches taking place this evening are: Liverpool vs Arsenal Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Milan vs GenoaAtletico's game is already underway, with the English &amp; Italian fixtures set to follow in the next 40 minutes..

What matches are taking place this evening? 

We could be in for a thrilling evening of football as Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.GOAL&nbsp;will be providing coverage of all of the action while also giving updates on the night's other important matches, including those in the Supercopa de Espana and Coppa Italia.

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