Arsenal v Liverpool - as it happened

Aidan Shearer 3 years ago 17.5k |

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Arsenal v Liverpool. Community Shield 20/21, 29/8/2020. Official-line-ups. BeSoccer

Join me at Wembley for the first final of the season as Arsenal take on Liverpool in the Community Shield.

81'

Martínez throws his body at Mané and keeps Arsenal in the game.
77'

Liverpool are now the better side. A reminder that it goes straight to penalties if it's a draw.
74'

The ball breaks for Minamino in the box and he slots it past Martínez. 1-1.

72'

It does look like Arsenal will be going on to win the first piece of silverware of the season.
69'

Saka has a deflected shot out for a corner.
68'

Minamino has a shot straight at Martínez.
63'

Arsenal doing well so far.

56'

Good hand from Martínez to stop Mané from a one on one.
55'

Liverpool haven't had any shots on target yet.
51'

Firmino has a shot from the edge of the box that goes wide.
46'

And we're back.
45'

HT: Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool. Not a classic but Arsenal will not be caring as they are in front. Liverpool will need to offer more in the second half.
45'

1 minute added time.
40'

Just over 5 minutes until half-time.
37'

Gómez has a shot from outside the box that goes well over the bar.
34'

Arsenal are the better team this match, although there have been no dazzling performances.
31'

No real chance for Liverpool yet. They haven't threatened much.
27'

Another chance for Arsenal. Nketiah has a chance from the edge of the box that goes flying over.
24'

What a confidence booster this would be if Arsenal won.
21'

Arsenal are playing well here.
18'

Almost 2-0. Saka passes the ball to Nketiah and his side-footed effort is saved by Alisson who gets down and parries.
14'

So Aubameyang gets the first goal of the season.
13'

And Arsenal are in front. Aubameyang gets the ball at the edge of the box and curls the ball past Alisson into the far corner. What a goal.

12'

The cross comes in and Milner heads over the bar. None one was marking him, that should have been a goal.
11'

The league will be very competitive this season, especially if Manchester City sign Messi.
9'

Of course no Willian for Arsenal today.
7'

Robertson crosses in the free-kick and Van Dijk puts it past Martínez. He was offside though.
6'

Arsenal's first league match of the season is against Fulham, while Liverpool's is against Leeds.
5'

Still no chances yet.

Start of match

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If Aubameyang scores then Arsenal win.
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FABINHO 1-2
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NELSON 1-1
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SALAH 0-1
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SALAH 0-1
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About to start the penalties now.
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Who will get the first goal of the season?
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Liverpool haven't won this trophy since 2006.
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No fans here today but there were fans at the Brighton v Chelsea match. A step in the right direction.
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These teams last played each other in the Community Shield in 2002, with Arsenal winning the match 1-0.
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It wasn't long ago when we had the FA Cup final, and now football has returned for the new season. No new faces in any of the starting line-ups. Tsimikas is on the Liverpool bench, while Saliba is a sub for Arsenal.
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Liverpool XI: Alisson, Williams, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Milner, Wijnaldum, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
August 29, 2020
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Arsenal XI: Martinez, Bellerin, Luiz, Holding, Tierney, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Xhaka, Saka, Nketiah, Aubameyang.
August 29, 2020