Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, endured a nightmarish performance, committing two costly errors that contributed to the team’s 3-1 defeat against Arsenal. Despite a Gabriel Magalhaes own goal leveling the score at halftime, a miscommunication between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson allowed Gabriel Martinelli to secure the lead for Arsenal. In stoppage time, substitute Leandro Trossard capitalized on another Alisson mistake to seal the victory for the Gunners.
This defeat, only the second in the league for Liverpool this season, saw them struggle to find their rhythm in the first half and end the game with 10 men after Ibrahima Konate received a late red card. Martinelli, who once earned praise as a “talent of the century” from departing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, scored his fifth goal against the Reds.
Arsenal, missing the injured Gabriel Jesus, took the lead early once again, with Bukayo Saka capitalizing on a rebound after Kai Havertz’s shot was saved. Despite Liverpool’s first-half difficulties, a stroke of luck came their way as Gabriel unintentionally turned the ball into his own net, leveling the score.
The second half saw Liverpool displaying a more determined attack, but the defensive mix-up allowed Martinelli to regain the lead for Arsenal. Despite Liverpool’s efforts to equalize again, Trossard’s late goal, fired through Alisson’s legs, secured the three points for Mikel Arteta’s team. Arsenal’s early lead trend against Liverpool in recent encounters continued, marking Klopp’s second league defeat of the season.
