Arsenal edge Liverpool in five-goal thriller, send massive statement as title contenders

It was Mikel Arteta's side who proved why they are top of the table after they beat the Reds. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the first minute of the match and despite equalising twice, the game was still in the balance.

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The gap for the Reds to recover over the rest of the season is huge, as they are 14 points behind the leaders.

It wasn't enough against an excellentArsenal side despite goals from Darwin Nunez and Firmino

Player ratings, best and worst performers, highlights and notable moments, post- match quotes, and key statistics are included.

Rapid Reaction:

This is the first thing. The duo of Martinelli and Saka sparkle as the team edges closer to the title.

It is getting more and more difficult for Mikel Arteta to deny that his team is in the race. The statement win this team was waiting for was made last weekend when they beat a side that has achieved so much. The ferocious energy from the front three of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus has made the stadium sound louder.

This was another occasion in which Sadio Mane felt sorely missed, as another subdued display from Mohamed Salah, who was on the game's periphery throughout, contrasted with another subdued display from him. At the start of the season, there was an inviting fixture list, but they have built a positive momentum which has helped them to deserved wins over two top-four rivals in a row. Manchester City are the clear favorites to win the title, but they could face a challenge from the other side of the pond. Special mention goes to Saka, who converted the most important spot-kick he has taken since missing in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out for England.

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There are two There is a 14 point gap between the two teams.

Most teams have not played a single game in the premier league in October. There's a game in hand for the Reds. The size of the gap between the two teams should be of huge concern to Klopp.

In the previous five league meetings, they had 44 touches in the box, but this time they had 46. The highest figure they have conceded is 48 against Man City.

The World Cup splitting the domestic season in two parts makes the second half of the campaign even more unpredictable and so points on the board are more important than usual. Even though they have plenty of time to recover from this loss, they are 13 points behind Manchester City and 10 behind Spurs, who are third and fourth, respectively. This is the worst start in a long time.

There are three. The change of system doesn't stop the defensive mistakes.

In the game against Rangers, he moved away from his tried and trusted 4-3-3 shape and went to 4-2-3-1. He gambled on the same formation in this sterner test in order to shake his team from their defensive slumber.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's weaknesses have been exposed on a regular basis this season, and they were exposed in the opening 45 minutes of the game. The first goal of the season has been conceded by the Reds in 10 of 12 matches so far.

Player ratings

Ramsdale, White, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Xhaka, Martinelli, Jesus, and the rest of the team are from the club.

Subs: Tierney 6, Nketiah 6, Vieira 6.