Alisson Becker has scored enough goals for Liverpool this season to justify some surprising mistakes.But it was the wrong time for the Reds goalkeeper to give two special vibes. But the Brazilian wasn’t the only one to allow Jurgen Klopp’s side to add unwanted news to the Premier League title race.Liverpool’s only two Premier League defeats this season have come in north London.
However, despite Tottenham Hotspur’s VAR foul, Manchester United suffered their second defeat in 34 games. Against Arsenal – Liverpool were only happy after Bukayo Saka’s strike. In fact, it was truly amazing when Luis Diaz equalized through Gabriel’s own goal just before half-time.
The miscommunication and criss-crossing that plagued much of Liverpool’s play was never more evident than when a mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson allowed Gabriel Martinelli to capitalize on an open net and restore Arsenal’s lead. There was no looking back after that and the Reds’ woes worsened when Alisson curled Leandro Trossard’s shot wide of his foot at the near post for Arsenal’s third goal.
Liverpool showed deficiencies in all aspects in the match against Chelsea four days ago. Where was the speed? Where was the offensive fusion? Where was the robber? They all blinked for a moment, but something seemed different because they weren’t there.
And tactically, in the first half at least, they were a clear trap for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.In fact, Arsenal have had the better of the two previous meetings between the two sides this season. The difference this time is that Klopp’s side are nowhere near that level.
