December 25, 2024

14-time FA Cup champions At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal fell to Liverpool 2-0, allowing Jurgen Klopp’s team to advance to the competition’s fourth round.

Jakub Kiwior's own goal and Luis Diaz's late goal eliminated Arsenal from the FA Cup.

Jakub Kiwior’s own goal gave Liverpool the lead with ten minutes remaining in a match that perfectly illustrated Arsenal’s lack of creativity in front of goal. Luis Diaz’s strong strike extended the lead far into stoppage time.

Ramsdale Aaron 7.5 out of 10

will come under closer inspection each time Mikel Arteta gives him a chance in goal because of Arsenal’s goalkeeping controversy. Early on, he had the opportunity to assist Nelson on goal thanks to a brilliant long pass. made an incredible save low to his near post to keep Luis Diaz from scoring Liverpool’s second goal, but he was unable to stop the striker from scoring.

Jakub Kiwior: 5.5 out of 10.

Although I was happy to see Mo Salah get on the plane to the Africa Cup of Nations, I still found it challenging to defeat Luis Diaz. Unfortunately, Liverpool took the lead when you flicked the ball past Ramsdale.

Gabriel is a six out of ten.

made a strong showing of efficiently distributing the ball from defence.

William Saliba: 7 out of 10.

Excellent tackles and interceptions more than offset the odd possession loss. booked for relegating Diogo Jota in the second half.

Ben White: 6.6 /10

Alisson, who had smashed the ball towards the roof of the net when it broke to him in the box, was denied one of the greatest goals he will ever score.

5.5/10 for Martin Odegaard

missed a great chance to score as Arsenal came dangerously close to taking advantage of a mistake on defence. couldn’t contain his annoyance throughout his team’s futile attempt to find the net in the second half.

Jorge 6 out of 10.

a dependable presence to Rice’s left, entering the Arsenal midfield after Havertz was pushed forward.

Declan Rice 7.2

Set the tone in the middle of the field by recovering the ball frequently and advancing it.

Reiss Nelson scores seven out of ten.

Arsenal had a chance to take the lead in the third minute after circling Alisson, but they were unable to convert from a close range. gave the Arsenal team some genuine energy.

Kai Havertz: A 10 out of 10.

Drew made numerous saves from Alisson, but he never seemed to be truly testing the goalie. lacked upfront brutality; Mikel Arteta led the line when Gabriel Jesus wasn’t there, but they wasted too many chances.

Jorge is a six out of ten.

a steady presence on Rice’s left, moving into the Arsenal midfield following Havertz’s forward drive.

Declan Rice 7.

Recover the ball often and advance it to set the tone in the middle of the pitch.

Reiss Nelson receives a rating of seven stars.

After circling Alisson in the third minute, Arsenal had an opportunity to grab the lead, but they were unable to make a close-range shot. provided the Arsenal squad with some real vigour.

Kai Havertz rates a perfect ten.

Alisson was saved multiple times by Drew, but he never appeared to be really putting the goalie to the test. lacked overt violence; too many opportunities were lost, even if Mikel Arteta led the line when Gabriel Jesus wasn’t present.

 

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