- Champions of England Liverpool welcomed Arsenal to the Anfield stadium in what was a thrilling game from both sides.
- Both teams coming into the game with something to prove after losing their previous games. Arsenal, who are in the race for Champions League qualification, were the dominant side during the opening minutes.
On May 11, 2025, Liverpool, the Champions of England welcomed Arsenal to the Anfield stadium in what was a thrilling game from both sides.
Both teams came into the game with something to prove after losing their previous games. Arsenal, who are in the race for Champions League qualification, were the dominant side during the opening minutes.
The Gunners' star, Bukayo Saka, came close to getting one past Alisson Becker, the Liverpool keeper, from a well-taken set-piece from Martin Odegaard; however, the Brazilian goalkeeper came to the Reds’ rescue.
Liverpool turned the tables almost immediately and were rewarded with 2 goals in quick succession, in between 87 seconds in the 20th minute.
Talisman Cody Gakpo scored an amazing header from a well-taken cross from Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson from a quickly taken throw-in.
Seconds after the restart, Liverpool came alive again. Mo Salah teed up Szoboslai, who assisted Luis Diaz to score his 12th goal of the season.
Liverpool’s lead was short-lived as Gabriel Martinelli headed one past Alisson from a Leandro Trossard cross in the 47th minute.
Liverpool could not capitalize on their chances, and this came to sting them in the 70th minute as Mikel Merino equalized from Odegaard’s rebound.
The Gunners were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute after a reckless challenge from Merino. Liverpool failed to capitalize on this. However, Andy Robertson thought he had scored the match-winning goal, only for it to be ruled as offside.
The match ended as both sides shared points, leaving the race for Champions League qualification in the Top 5 still open for Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa.
