Liverpool v Arsenal - as it happened
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
End of match
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90+8'FT: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal. The Reds headed into the break with a two-goal cushion thanks to Gakpo and Diaz's goals, but a second-half fightback from Arteta's men saw the result be sealed with a draw of 2-2. Martinelli and Merino struck for the Gunners, as the Spaniard also saw a late dismissal after a second yellow in the 79th minute.
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90+6'Confirmation! No goal for Liverpool and the teams settle for a draw!
Goal disallowed
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90+6'Mac Allister scored, but the flag is immediately up for a semi-automated offside! He buried the ball in the net after Van Dijk’s header was parried out marvellously by Raya. It's being reviewed!
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90+5'Liverpoool get a corner. One last chance for the Reds.
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90+4'Nunez was inches away! The Uruguayan stretched to meet with TAA's low cross, but it was not enough to make contact from close range.
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90+1'Elliott set himself well to curl from the edge of the box, but his shot is just over!
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90'Five minutes of added time!
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89'Robertson had the winner at his feet! Salah's cross is headed on by VDD, with the Scottish defender running into the box to hit on the volley. It would've been a sensational goal, but the ball is just wide!
Substitution
at Arsenal
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88'Saka is replaced by Zinchenko for Arsenal.
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86'Liverpool desperately looking for the lead, but Nunez is caught offside from a Mac Allister through ball.
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85'Five minutes plus added time to go!
Substitution
at Liverpool
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83'One last change for Liverpool: Gravenberch makes way for Elliott.
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82'Just off! Not a bad set-piece from TAA, but he is unable to find the target. For a moment, everyone thought he was going to score.
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81'What a chance for Liverpool to hit from the free-kick. And it's Trent on the ball. Time for redemption?
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79'Blunder in defence for Arsenal! Raya passes the ball to Merino, who is quickly pressed by Jota in defence. The Spaniard is forced into a could, handing him his second yellow of the game. Arsenal down to ten!
Substitution
at Liverpool
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79'Standing ovation for Luis Diaz, who is replaced by Diogo Jota for Liverpool.
Substitution
at Arsenal
Substitution
at Arsenal
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78'Double change for Arsenal: Trossard and White are replaced by Tierney and Calafiori.
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77'Game is paused as Trossard is down with an injury. Seems to have gotten hurt on his own, as Arsenal get ready to make substitutions.
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76'Merino loses the ball cheaply in his own half. Gravenberch breaks in attack, firing from range. Not far off!
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75'Arsenal ramping up the pressure and threatening to complete the comeback, as they maintain possession.
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73'Foul from Partey on Gravenberch.
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 70'
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Statistics of Mikel Merino in Premier League287
0.25230
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70'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MERINO LEVELS FOR ARSENAL!!! Odeegard hits a rocket from range. Alisson puts his hands on it to direct the ball onto the crossbar, but the ball bounces back into the box after hitting the woodwork. And Merino has all the time in the world to get down and head home. 2-2!
Substitution
at Liverpool
Substitution
at Liverpool
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67'Two more changes for Slot's side: Jones and Bradley are replaced by Nunez and Alexander-Arnold.
Substitution
at Liverpool
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66'Change for Liverpool: Gakpo makes way for Mac Allister.
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65'Crucial intervention from Konate! Rice looked to have an easy header to slot in the back of the net from Saka's cross, but the French defender rose to deflected at the last minute. What a save!
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64'Another foul from Bradley, this time on Martinelli. The academy graduate risked a second yellow here, as Arsenal have a corner.
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63'MLS earns an important foul on the right flank after Salah's challenge. The Egyptian threatened to nick the ball and run away on the counter.
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61'Quick reaction from Alisson! Trossard's set-piece smacks onto a Liverpool man in the box. The ball stays there, and Martinelli tries to hit home from the rebound, but Alison gets down to stop.
Yellow card
a Liverpool
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60'Yellow card for Bradley for his late tackle on MLS. Arsenal get a mini corner from the right flank.
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57'Liverpool are starting to string some attacks together. Arsenal need one more goal here...
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54'Good save from Alisson! Poor defending from Robertson, who loses sight of White on the right. The English full-back enters the box before firing from a tight angle. Alisson manages to keep it out with an awkward save.
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53'Liverpool have not started this second half well. Arsenal will be looking to make the most of this positive spell and level the scoreline.
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51'Stunning run from Saka, who survives Bradley's press to make his way into the box and lay the ball to Trossard. The Belgian could not make the most of the chance, as he sent the ball above the crossbar. But this is better from Arsenal!
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49'Mikel Arteta's speech at half-time looks to be working well so far. Quick response from the Gunners.
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 47'
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Statistics of Martinelli in Premier League338
0.24410
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47'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MARTINELLI CUTS THE DEFICIT!! Precise header from the Brazilian, who directed Trossard's cross from the left, past Alisson to keep Arsenal's hopes alive. 2-1!
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46'Underway for the second half!
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45+4'HT: Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal. The Premier League champions head into the break with a two-goal cushion after Cody Gakpo and Luiz Diaz struck within 87 seconds of each other. Arsenal will need a much-improved performance if they want to threaten Slot's men.
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45+3'Saliba forces Salah toward the byline and concede a late corner before the half-time whistle. Konate heads way off target from Robertson's cross.
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45+1'Three minutes of added time!
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44'Foul from Merino on Konate in the Liverpool half.
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44'Mo Salah's attempt from the set-piece is nowhere near the target.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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43'Salah looks to break in attack from the right, but he is held up by MLS. The young Arsenal right-back is booked, while Liverpool get a promising free-kick.
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42'Trossard is well set up to shoot, but five Liverpool men quickly surround him. The Belgian forward loses the ball, allowing the Reds to respond on the counter.
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41'Threatening long ball from Szobo, looking for Salah's run, but Raya is out of his line to catch it.
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39'Game resumes as Diaz is up after receiving medical treatment.
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37'Foul from Partey on Diaz on the left flank. The game is paused as the Brazilian is seen bleeding from his nose.
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36'Saka was well-placed in the middle to hit from close range, but Odegaard misread the Englishman's movement to give the ball away to the home side.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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34'First yellow card of the game goes to Merino after he pushed Bradley to the floor. Unecessary from the Spaniard.
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32'Slower tempo now, as Arsenal try to gather their thoughts after going down twice.
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30'What a chance for Liverpool! Great run from Konate down the right. The Frenchman releases Bradley through on goal, with the full-back squaring in the middle for Diaz. The Brazilian could've had his brace, but Saliba intervenes at the death to keep Arsenal in it.
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29'Saka just shoots over! A nice run from the right from the winger. He gets away from both Gakpo and Robertson, cutting inside to look for the top corner, but is unable to find the target.
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28'Arsenal look completely annihilated, and it is all about Liverpool at the moment!
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26'Late challenge from Partey on Gakpo. Liverpool get a free-kick in attack.
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23'Massive blow for Arsenal, who find themselves having to come from two goals down after Gakpo and Diaz scored within 1 minute and 27 seconds of each other. And Anfield celebrates, with red balloons flying everywhere!
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 21'
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Statistics of Luis Díaz in Premier League3613
0.36520
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21'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DIAZ DOUBLES FOR LIVERPOOL!!! Arsenal are completely exposed in defence, as Salah’s penetrative pass sent Szoboszlai through from the right. The Hungarian squares it to Diaz, and the Colombian could not miss. 2-0!
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 20'
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Statistics of Cody Gakpo in Premier League3510
0.29450
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20'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL GAKPO OPENS THE SCORING!!! The Dutchman is picked out on the run from Robertson. He controls and cuts inside to shoot, but Raya saves, with the ball going behind for a throw-in. A few seconds later, a ball is crossed in the middle by Robertson. This time Gakpo makes no mistake and heads home from five yards. 1-0!
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17'Saka is fouled by Robertson on the flank, giving Odegaard the chance to change to a brand new shirt.
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15'Liverpool caught napping! Jones loses the ball in his own area after a challenge from Partey. The Ghanaian tries to slot in the back of the net, but he is quickly met by Red shirts around him. Trossard takes over, but his shot is also blocked by the hosts. Could've been massive, but Arsenal failed to capitalise on Liverpool's blunder.
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14'Foul from Kiwior on Salah. Liverpool get a free-kick in attack, while Odegaard's shirt is completely ripped after a tussle on the pitch.
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12'Odeegard's attempted pass to Saka is blocked in defence. Liverpool break on the counter, but Saliba stops it all, using his pace to catch up and nick the ball away.
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10'Partey earns a free-kick in the middle of the park.
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8'Massive save from Raya! Liverpool break forward beautifully, with Diaz opening up for Jones. The Englishman storms from the left before passing to Salah. The Egyptian takes a couple of touches before striking from, but a huge save from the Arsenal keeper denies the hosts the lead.
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6'Martinelli tries to get past Bradley on the left, but is blocked near the byline. Goalkick for the Reds.
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4'Sportlighth on TAA, while Liverpool fans cheer on for Bradley, who will be expected to step up with the former's departure in the summer.
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3'Saka finds himself on his own in front of goal from Odegaard's set-piece. He missed, but was well offside anyway.
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2'Foul from Bradley for a high knee on Merino during an air duel.
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1'Underway at Anfield for Liverpool vs Arsenal!
Start of match
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PRVWGreat scenes at Anfield, with the champions being honoured for their title triumph by their rivals.
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PRVWArsenal are lining up to give Liverpool the guard of honour! Reminder that this is not an obligatory measure in the Premier League, but instead, a voluntary gesture from the Gunners.
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PRVWAll set at Anfiled for kick-off!
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PRVWOn the bench for Mikel Arteta's side: Neto, Tierney, Timber, Zinchenko, Calafiori, Butler-Oyedeji, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Sterling.
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PRVWArsenal starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Merino, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Trossard;
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PRVWOn the bench for Arne Slot's side: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Mac Allister, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah.
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PRVWLiverpool starting XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
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PRVWWe have the confirmed lineups for the clash! Let's see what they're saying, starting as always with the hosts...
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PRVWArsenal possible starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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PRVWLiverpool possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
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PRVWWith that all settled, let's have a look at the possible lineups!
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PRVWHowever, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined with their respective long-term injuries.
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PRVWAs for Arsenal, Jorginho and Calafiori returned to Arsenal's matchday squad against PSG midweek, with the Italy international earning some minutes from the bench.
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PRVWAfter switching up his lineup against Chelsea, Slot is likely to return to a more familiar XI, with Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Konate, Robertson, and Diaz all tipped to start.
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PRVWSlot already confirmed that Conor Bradley would be starting at right-back, meaning Alexander-Arnold could be eyeing for a cameo off the bench.
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PRVWOn the Englishman's departure, Slot said: "We are disappointed for him leaving because not only a good human being is leaving the club but a very, very good full-back is leaving us as well."
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PRVWAlexander-Arnold said opting to leave Liverpool was "easily the hardest decision" he had made in his life, as the full-back is now destined for a move to Real Madrid.
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PRVWOn the other hand, Liverpool return to action at Anfield after their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea. Trent Alexander-Arnold could be featuring in front of his home fans after announcing that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
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PRVW"Something has to drive you, motivate you, and pain for this is a good one to use, when you really want to do something. It's the right thing to do, usually as a motivation for next season," he said.
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PRVWArteta already confirmed that his team will be giving the Premier League champions a guard of honour ahead of kick-off, adding that Arsenal should use it as a means to motivate themselves for next season.
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PRVWAfter a painful Champions League semi-final exit to PSG, Arsenal will be keen on returning to winning ways and sealing off the league in the best way possible.
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PRVWThe Magpies could be within one point of second if they maintain their lead over Chelsea at St. James' Park, while City missed out on the chance to level with Arsenal following their draw at Southampton.
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PRVWSitting in second with 67 points, Mikel Arteta's men are under threat from fellow Champions League chasers Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea, Villa and Forest.
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PRVWThe Gunners went from challenging for glory to having to fend off second place, as the race for the top five is heating up with just three games to go.
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PRVWThe Premier League title is already wrapped up for Liverpool following their 5-1 win over Spurs last month, but Arsenal still have Champions League qualification to seal.
Pre-match
11 May 2025, 17:30
Referee: Anthony Taylor | VAR: Paul Tierney
Stadium: Anfield
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Arsenal, kick-off at 17:30 CET at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
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