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Arsenal starting XI:
David Raya:Made a good clearance after a ball was played through the Arsenal defence in the first half. The usual assured performance from the goalkeeper.7
Jurrien Timber:Involved in a very good battle with Bradley Barcola and had to deal with a lot of attacks down the right side. Perhaps lucky to not give away a penalty for a shirt pull on Alexander Isak.7
Ezri Konsa:Continued his recent good form and was solid in the middle of the Arsenal back four.8
Gabriel Magalhaes:Dealt with the threat of Isak and led the Arsenal backline.8
Riccardo Calafiori:Not allowed to attack as much as usual but a solid defensive performance from the left-back.8
Declan Rice:The midfielder provided the assist for Kai Havertz's goal and was Arsenal's best player. His energy in midfield was a big reason the Gunners won the game.8
Bruno Guimaraes:An all-action display and involved in the move for the Arsenal goal. Subbed just after an hour.6
Martin Odegaard:Won the ball back which started the move for the Arsenal opener.6
Noni Madueke:Heavily involved in the opening goal as he started after shaking off a knock. Tired as the game went on.6
Christos Tzolis:The winger's first start since September after injury and provided a threat from the left. Forced Alisson into an excellent save with a curling effort.6
Kai Havertz:Scored the only goal of the game, which he needed after a difficult couple of matches. Put himself about and linked the play.7
Arsenal substitutes:
Myles Lewis-Skelly (on 62, Guimaraes):Came on and helped to calm the game down for Arsenal as Liverpool pushed for an equaliser.7
Piero Hincapie (on 84, Tzolis):Brought on to see out the win.6
Viktor Gyokeres (on 84, Havertz):Introduced to provide a threat behind the backline.6
Merino (on 88, Odegaard):Added defensive strength for the closing minutes.
Subs not used:Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Eze, Zubimendi.
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