00:00Two proud clubs with histories of achievement.
00:04It's going to be fascinating to see how this one goes.
00:08Liverpool against Arsenal here at Anfield.
00:15Next on EATV.
00:17Good evening, this is without question one of the true cathedrals of football.
00:23Anfield, the venue tonight.
00:25Derek Ray here in the commentary position, joined for analysis by Sue Smith.
00:29I'm looking forward to bringing you action from the Premier League coming right up.
00:33It is Liverpool and they take on Arsenal.
00:36I'm anticipating a good match today.
00:39It's important they get off to a good start, play their way into the game,
00:43be confident on the ball and hopefully we won't be disappointed.
00:50Arsenal could be on to something.
00:53Excellent ball towards the front first.
00:58Well, it did look promising for a bit.
01:01And this is how Liverpool start the game.
01:05Alisson gets the nod in goal.
01:07Ibrahima Konate starts alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defence.
01:11Mohamed Salah plays with Cody Gakpo out wide.
01:15And leading the line today is Ugo Etiquite.
01:22And a look at the starting line-up for Arsenal.
01:25William Saliba starts alongside...
01:28Sorry, very good chance.
01:29Oh, a sensational save!
01:32Yeah, it is.
01:32What a fantastic save that is.
01:34It shows great power and agility to get to it.
01:37Certainly one for the show reel.
01:40Well, I'm sure he would love to have that opportunity back.
01:50Ugo Etiquite.
01:52Well, good run and good ball control.
02:00But the danger averted for now.
02:05Well, being pressed here.
02:09Now, opening things up.
02:12Can he?
02:13In it goes!
02:14That will do nicely for starters.
02:17First goal of the game.
02:27Here we can see it again.
02:28And this is really good strength.
02:30He uses his body well.
02:32And once he gets a yard, he finishes it nicely.
02:35Really good composure.
02:37Well, Sam.
02:41Well, he's given us away.
02:43Yeah, spotted what was happening there, didn't he?
02:49Can you have a look at the blue car?
02:52Please return to the vehicle.
02:53Eki Tike.
02:55Liverpool have given it away.
02:59And Arsenal now find themselves in potentially a dangerous position.
03:04Opportunity to level it.
03:05What a vital intervention.
03:08Textbook closing down.
03:10And now they're on the attack.
03:16Kevkez.
03:22Interesting pass.
03:23And flag raised.
03:25Offside.
03:26It's careless, this.
03:27He had other options.
03:28He should have held on to it a bit longer.
03:31Just give your teammate a bit more time.
03:35Bukayo Saka.
03:39Space and time for Arsenal.
03:42Too easy.
03:44Far too easy.
03:46That's a good-looking pass.
03:49Looking for the right angle.
03:53Just had to keep his concentration to the maximum.
03:56And he did.
03:59Well, not hard to read that pass.
04:01Yeah, it's sloppy, that.
04:03They'll be disappointed.
04:06Eki Tike.
04:10Ugo Eki Tike.
04:14Will it be?
04:17It's still alive.
04:19And he gobbles up the second chance.
04:22Disappointment from the keeper.
04:23No wonder he's asking questions of his defence.
04:28But looking at the replay, this is a really good initial save.
04:32You've got to feel sorry for him that the ball falls to an opponent.
04:36I'm not sure he could have done much more, to be honest.
04:44Gabriel.
04:48Declan Rice.
04:51Now in possession, Cossard.
04:54And foiled by Van Dijk.
05:01Gakpo.
05:04Oh, that's a fine-looking pass.
05:11And an opening.
05:13Oh, a save right out of the top drawer.
05:15Superstop.
05:22William Saliba.
05:28Eberechi Ezi on the ball.
05:30Oh, that's an interesting pass.
05:34And it's still on for him.
05:36And there it is.
05:38Still life left in this game.
05:40And they have the momentum now.
05:43Well, this is great.
05:45I really like the way he slipped past his marker here.
05:47And all the forward has to do is get on the end of it,
05:50which he does so well.
05:51It's a really nice finish.
05:54Well, the action underway again.
05:56And that goal for Arsenal certainly puts a different complexion on the game.
06:02Determined defending.
06:07Yuri and Timber.
06:14Sloppy and possession from Arsenal.
06:17This could square the game.
06:24Ugo Ekitike.
06:27Might do damage on the break.
06:32Real chance.
06:33Oh, it all happened so quickly.
06:36That first counter-attack.
06:37And then a tremendous save.
06:39Yeah, that's a great save.
06:40Just about keeping them in this.
06:44Declan Rice.
06:46Now with Jokeres.
06:49Oh, they were in a decent position too.
06:52Yeah, really well organised off the ball there.
06:55And he's in.
06:59Great challenge.
07:01But still they must concentrate.
07:05Still could put it away.
07:07And safely dealt with.
07:19And it will be an Arsenal free kick.
07:31Plenty of support here.
07:37Makes his way in field.
07:39And a little too close to the keeper in the end.
07:43Oh, Salah.
07:46So, Bosloi.
07:49And then with a real chance.
07:53And it's in for Liverpool.
07:56Is there a way back for the opposition now?
08:00Well, you can see the pace on the break is scaring.
08:04Really difficult to stop.
08:06And once he's in, it's all about the finish.
08:08No messing around.
08:09Just blasts it past the keeper.
08:11So embattled.
08:12What a hit.
08:20So the second half underway.
08:22And it's going to take a colossal effort from Arsenal
08:25if they are to turn this around.
08:30And promising stuff from Arsenal.
08:35And teammates to play it to.
08:38Can they get one back?
08:40And a goal!
08:42There he is at the double.
08:44They just can't subdue him.
08:52Well, if we take another look,
08:54he just glides past his mind.
08:56The defender just can't live with him.
08:57But then there's still plenty to do.
08:59He's under all sorts of pressure from the defender.
09:02He's just about able to keep him at bay.
09:04It's a really good goal.
09:08Bradley.
09:09On to Gravenberg.
09:12Salah.
09:30Well, here we can see it again.
09:33And a simple finish it may be.
09:34But it's all about the movement in the box.
09:37Just to find that yarder to a space.
09:39That's what makes it an easy finish in the end.
09:44And...
09:49Eberici.
09:50Eberici.
09:51Eberici.
09:52Eberici.
09:57Eberici.
10:00Ezi on the ball.
10:07Becky, TK
10:08A real opening now
10:11Another goal
10:13And surely there's no way they can throw this away
10:16Absolutely dominant
10:24Well we can see it again
10:25And he does well
10:26He shows great strength and balance
10:28To fend the defender off
10:30And then he slots it home
10:31It's a really good goal
10:32Not there to intercept
10:40Oh surely
10:50Plenty of support here
10:52Not a disappointing end to the move
10:59Saka
11:01On to Jokeres
11:05Possession lost by Arsenal
11:11And we have 30 minutes to go
11:14And he's through here
11:16And he's through here
11:16And a goal to seal the hand-trick
11:20A masterclass at finishing
11:22Just can't stop him today
11:31Well just look at the pace on the transition
11:33It's incredible
11:34Racing out from the back in no time
11:37And once he's through
11:38There's no second guessing
11:40Go straight for power
11:41An absolutely positive master keeper
11:44That's a proper striker's finish
11:50Fossard
11:54Arsenal finding space on the wing
12:03And possibilities here
12:05And a decent save
12:07Full credit
12:13Keen to take it short here
12:24Keen to take it short here
12:39Well that was easy on the eye
12:41Might be a chance here
12:43Main priority to hit the target
12:45But couldn't do so
12:47It's not that far away
12:49It's a decent effort
12:50I just feel he lacked composure
12:52With the finish
12:53Rob to the ball
12:55Mo Salah
12:59Eukeres
13:02Good looking move
13:06Annoyingly there it breaks down
13:09Breaking at pace
13:10There's always a possibility
13:14Can they profit from this?
13:18Can he deliver?
13:19Oh there it is!
13:21It's one goal after another
13:23And it speaks to the quality
13:25Of that performance
13:33Well here's the replay
13:35It's poor defending
13:36But you can't take anything away
13:38From the movements
13:39And the calm finish
13:40It's a really nice goal that
13:45Yuri and Timber
13:47But he's got past his man
13:52Well as he hit that one
13:54It looked as though
13:54It had a chance
14:02Now we're inside the final
14:0415 minutes
14:09Teammates available
14:11Possession lost by Liverpool
14:17Declan Rice
14:18And a really good run
14:28Crossard
14:28Well beating his opponent
14:32He's in here
14:34Oh he couldn't outwit the keeper
14:39Well now they have possession
14:43Well this could really help the cause
14:46Can he score?
14:48Oh fully stretched
14:51They will now make use
14:53Of their substitutes bench
14:55And they're going for the short one
14:58That's a useful cross
15:01Well no problems defensively
15:05Understandably
15:06The referee feels compelled
15:08To stop play here
15:09Given the injury situation
15:40We'll be right back
15:48You
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