Premier League
Liverpool vs Arsenal
English Premier League • FT
Liverpool22
Arsenal- Cody Gakpo (Andrew Robertson) 20'
- Luis Díaz (Dominik Szoboszlai) 21'
- Gabriel Martinelli (Leandro Trossard) 47'
- Mikel Merino 70'
EnglandSeason 2024-2025Round 36
Match summary
Liverpool and Arsenal drew 2–2 at Anfield. The goals: Cody Gakpo (20') and Luis Díaz (21') for Liverpool; Gabriel Martinelli (47') and Mikel Merino (70') for Arsenal. Mikel Merino (Arsenal, 79') was sent off. Arsenal had 56% of the ball and 15 shots to 14.
Report
In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Liverpool and Arsenal played to a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Liverpool surged ahead early with rapid goals from Cody Gakpo and Luis Díaz, capitalizing on Arsenal's defensive lapses.
However, Arsenal mounted a resilient comeback in the second half, with Gabriel Martinelli narrowing the deficit and Mikel Merino equalizing after a rebound from a Martin Ødegaard shot. Despite Merino's subsequent red card, reducing Arsenal to ten men, they held on for the draw.
The match also featured significant off-field drama. Trent Alexander-Arnold, confirmed to be departing for Real Madrid, was met with boos upon his introduction in the 66th minute.
His every touch was jeered, reflecting the fans' mixed emotions about his impending exit. With this result, Liverpool maintains a 15-point lead at the top of the table, while Arsenal remains second, still vying for Champions League qualification.