Liverpool

2022 - 10 - 9

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Saka and Martinelli torment Liverpool to hint at wider change (The Guardian)

It seemed fitting that the last significant act of this game should be Gabriel Martinelli veering and skittering about in the far left-hand corner of the ...

But it was the way they did it that was striking, the sense of a switch of roles. And for the rest of the half Martinelli and Saka probed away there, while Liverpool stuttered. The cross was perfect for Saka to slide the ball home. But this was Liverpool, with that trophy-laden four-man forward line; and Martinelli and Saka just took the game away from them. It was Arsenal here who played like a hard-pressing systems team, a mist of controlled movement; Arsenal who played like Liverpool, that previous Liverpool, the one that will run more, work at your weak points, who create the rage around here. There was a feeling of merciful release in his departure at that point.

FA reviewing incident during Liverpool defeat to Arsenal on Sunday (ESPN)

The Football Association (FA) is reviewing an incident between opposing players during Arsenal's 3-2 over Liverpool win on Sunday.

"We are aware of an incident that took place during the match between Arsenal and Liverpool. Arsenal boss Arteta said in his postmatch news conference: "It was an incident that happened. We are in dialogue with the match officials and will review the details of the incident," an FA spokesperson said.

Liverpool 10th: 10 facts about terrible Premier League start (ESPN)

Sunday's 3-2 loss at Arsenal left Liverpool 10th in the Premier League table, and the numbers from their season so far make for grim reading.

Only Manchester City (13), Arsenal (12) and Tottenham (10) have won more points in that time. However, the Egyptian's scoring output has since been underwhelming with just two league goals in his first eight league appearances, with none at all in his last five games. Indeed, Salah's last Premier League goal came in a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Aug. Since that fateful day, which led to Scott Parker being fired as manager, the Cherries are unbeaten in the Premier League and have collected nine points from five games under interim boss Gary O'Neil. Since then he's failed to notch against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Everton, Brighton and Arsenal. Liverpool have found themselves trailing at half-time on six occasions already this season having only been behind once at the break last term -- at Manchester City in April. The team went on to finish seventh in the table, 28 points behind champions In total, the Reds have already seen 14 points go begging this season. This comes after Klopp's side finished 23 points above the Gunners in last season's standings. [Mohamed Salah](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173896/Mohamed-Salah) -- who shared last season's Premier League golden boot with Tottenham's [Son Heung-Min](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/149945/Son-Heung-Min) after scoring 23 goals -- looked to have started the season in buoyant fashion with a goal and an assist in the 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield. [Sadio Mane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169797/Sadio-Mané) to equalise in the first minute of the second half, and the game ended 2-2. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364)'s dismal start to the 2022-23 [Premier League](/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1) season continued with [Sunday's 3-2 defeat](/soccer/report?gameId=637909) at [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359) that left them wallowing 10th in the table.

Van Dijk: Liverpool confidence has been 'creeping away' (RTE.ie)

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk believes his team's confidence has been "creeping away", after they dropped to 10th in the Premier League table following ...

That's the only thing to do and the only way forward." "We know in the league it's going to be quite a tough one but first we have to recover, look at ... "We're all human beings and sometimes you need confidence in certain moments ...

We may be witnessing the death rattle of the third great Liverpool side (Irish Examiner)

Liverpool's defensive frailties, that saw Napoli net four times in the Champions League and Brighton three at Anfield last week, were laid bare again within ...

"He thought it was a penalty, which was interesting but it's his decision," the German said. Arsenal must still face champions Manchester City, who are a point behind, but this was another stern test passed by Arteta's young cohorts. "The feeling of winning is so powerful and meaningful for me," said Arteta. Then came the penalty that decided it, with VAR Darren England agreeing with referee Michael Oliver's call. Liverpool's defending, though, was their real undoing and not for the first time this season. That very same table shows Liverpool, the club that came so close to winning absolutely everything last season, trailing 14 points behind.

FA awaiting referee's report on Arsenal-Liverpool flashpoint (BreakingNews.ie)

Referee Michael Oliver went over to speak to rival managers Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp following the incident. Klopp said in his post-match television ...

“We are aware of an incident that took place during the match between Arsenal and Liverpool. We are in dialogue with the match officials and will review the details of the incident,” an FA spokesperson said. Klopp said in his post-match television interviews he was “not allowed” to divulge any more details while Arteta told a press conference afterwards: “It was an incident that happened.

Jurgen Klopp rules Liverpool out of title race as injuries add to Reds ... (The42)

A 3-2 defeat at Arsenal left the Merseyside club trailing the Premier League leaders by 14 points.

One of the nicest things we’ve done since we are together here is to unite everybody and make them feel like you are going to experience something together.” Trent, in seven years, has never gone off when he could have played on, he had too much pain, (there was) a slight swelling immediately so he will have a scan.” “Going in at half-time, now we have additional problems. “But on top of that Trent, it’s really bad as well with the ankle, twisted ankle. That’s what we are working on.” “Do I have deeper concerns?

Arsenal back to summit after thrilling win over Liverpool (BreakingNews.ie)

Bukayo Saka struck twice to return Arsenal to the Premier League summit after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side have had a ...

The spot-kick itself was delayed due to an altercation between a number of players including Granit Xhaka. The Brazilian made no mistake in slotting the ball past Alisson Becker and the goal was allowed to stand after a brief VAR check for offside. Saka fired the ball past Alisson to restore the home side’s lead, and Liverpool were unable to level the score for a third time. At the start of the second half, Alisson had to make a stop to deny Odegaard from the centre of the box, but it was a less frantic start than the first. There was then another quick VAR check for a possible penalty to Liverpool after the ball appeared to hit Gabriel Magalhaes’ arm but nothing was given. However, Liverpool were unable to come back again after Saka’s 76th-minute penalty and continued their mixed start to the Premier League season, with a third defeat in eight matches.

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