Klopp slows Arteta’s advance

Both teams took a test by fire. Liverpool had just fallen at the home of West Ham with a weak game by their goalkeeper Alisson and several errors in defense. After a bad image in what was the only defeat for those in red this season, they needed to hit the table to avoid further damage and lose the track to Chelsea and Manchester City. On the banks of the River Mersey came a streaked Arsenal. After falling in the first three games of the course, Arteta’s men accumulated ten without losing and had won their last four duels in a row. On Saturday they had the opportunity to be among the top three finishers. To reaffirm his recovery and, perhaps, to present a candidacy for the title. But Klopp stopped Arteta.

Aaron Ramsdale emerged as one of the protagonists of the duel. His performance, especially in the first half, reminded of Arsenal’s victory at Leicester three weeks ago. The Gunners they won then with two arrivals, and despite multiple chances for the Foxes. Just as comfortable were Arteta’s men at Anfield, betting on getting the ball played despite pressure from Liverpool and trying to link up with Alexandre Lacazzete, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith Rowe. Ramsdale had had enough of thwarting the locals’ attempts. Like those of Thiago Alcántara and Sadio Mané in the 29th minute, or when he covered Salah’s shot in the 35th minute. He reacted quickly, with fantastic reflexes and great agility. Jürgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta got into an argument after Mané’s entry about Takehiro Tomiyasu two minutes earlier, and the atmosphere heated up. He pushed the local parish, and his team, which grew progressively, ended up finding the goal before reaching the break. In a lateral free kick by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mané came to finish and scored. The visiting goal reappeared, but although he reached for the ball, he could not avoid the first goal.

Arsenal continued to rely on their output of the ball, and the Liverpool fans persisted in their pressure. The visitors paid dearly for a mistake Nuno Tavares. The Portuguese handed the ball directly to a compatriot of his. Diogo Jota left the rival goalkeeper on the ground with a jog before scoring at will. Barely six minutes had passed since the restart when the Londoners fired at their own foot. Too easy for those in red. They dominated the ball, set the rhythm that suited them at all times and brought their rival in the lead. Jealous for the goals of his attackers, Mohamed Salah sought his goal. And he found it after a loan from Mané, who attracted Ramsdale and offered the ball to his partner. ANDThe Egyptian, who is unstoppable, has already scored fifteen goals this season. And he is the top scorer in this Premier League with eleven goals. How beautiful life is as a Liverpool forward. And if not they tell Takumi Minamino, who scored a minute after entering the game. The Japanese punished the Emirates Stadium, who became the team that has lost the most times at Anfield, conceding four or more goals. With the three points, the scousers They move within four points of the lead and keep the Gunners within five. Mikel Arteta’s team is a long way from contesting the league title, but he is heading in the right direction and has the right tools to create something interesting at the Emirates Stadium. Time to time.