In a thrilling game, the “Gunners” and Jürgen Klopp’s team give each other nothing. In the end, Liverpool made a fatal slapstick move.
A very painful defeat for Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC: The Premier League leaders clearly lost the top game against direct rivals Arsenal FC on Sunday evening with a score of 1:3 (1:1). The “Reds” remain leaders, but their lead over the “Gunners” has shrunk to two points.
Bukayo Saka (14th minute), Gabriel Martinelli (67th) and Leandro Trossard (90th + 2) scored for the hosts in a rousing and fast-paced game, Liverpool’s temporary equalizer was provided by an own goal from Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães (45th + 3rd). ) after a strong effort from guest attacker Luis Díaz. When Liverpool lost 2-1, goalkeeper Alisson Becker also made a serious mistake after a misunderstanding with defense chief Virgil van Dijk. Klopp’s team had to play the final phase outnumbered after Ibrahima Konaté was shown a yellow-red card (88′).
The chance for Manchester City
Defending champions Manchester City can take back second place from Arsenal with a win at Brentford FC on Monday and also move within two points of Liverpool. The “Citizens” also have another catch-up game in hand against the team of German team manager Klopp, who will step down at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s rivals Manchester United celebrated their second win in a row. The English record champions won 3-0 (1-0) against West Ham United and jumped to sixth place in the table. Chelsea FC, on the other hand, lost 2:4 (1:2) against Wolverhampton Wanderers and continues to fall far short of its own expectations.