• LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson. Got caught in no man’s land when he stepped off his line to claim the cross that led to Gabriel’s goal early in the game. Didn’t really have much to do on the night. EPA
    Alisson 5/10
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson. Got caught in no man’s land when he stepped off his line to claim the cross that led to Gabriel’s goal early in the game. Didn’t really have much to do on the night. EPA
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson. Got caught in no man’s land when he stepped off his line to claim the cross that led to Gabriel’s goal early in the game. Didn’t really have much to do on the night. EPA
  • A brilliant diagonal long-range pass into Salah helped set up the equaliser. Should have made it two when Salah found him in space on the right with only Raya to beat, but his effort came off the crossbar. PA
    Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10
    A brilliant diagonal long-range pass into Salah helped set up the equaliser. Should have made it two when Salah found him in space on the right with only Raya to beat, but his effort came off the crossbar. PA
    A brilliant diagonal long-range pass into Salah helped set up the equaliser. Should have made it two when Salah found him in space on the right with only Raya to beat, but his effort came off the cros
  • Forced off with a shoulder injury after a collision with Klopp on the sideline. Getty Images
    Kostas Tsimikas 6/10
    Forced off with a shoulder injury after a collision with Klopp on the sideline. Getty Images
    Forced off with a shoulder injury after a collision with Klopp on the sideline. Getty Images
  • Vital block to stop Trossard’s cross from reaching Nketiah in the 80th minute. Important header to help the Reds clear the lines late in the game. EPA
    Virgil van Dijk 6/10
    Vital block to stop Trossard’s cross from reaching Nketiah in the 80th minute. Important header to help the Reds clear the lines late in the game. EPA
    Vital block to stop Trossard’s cross from reaching Nketiah in the 80th minute. Important header to help the Reds clear the lines late in the game. EPA
  • Well-timed challenge to halt a Martinelli run into the Liverpool danger area halfway into the first half. Tucked into the space vacated by the attacking Arnold on the right and helped keep Martinelli quiet. Getty Images
    Ibrahima Konate 7/10
    Well-timed challenge to halt a Martinelli run into the Liverpool danger area halfway into the first half. Tucked into the space vacated by the attacking Arnold on the right and helped keep Martinelli quiet. Getty Images
    Well-timed challenge to halt a Martinelli run into the Liverpool danger area halfway into the first half. Tucked into the space vacated by the attacking Arnold on the right and helped keep Martinelli
  • Took one for the team by stopping a Martinelli counterattack at the stroke of halftime. Impressed at the base of midfield and looked more confident on the ball than in previous games. EPA
    Wataru Endo 6/10
    Took one for the team by stopping a Martinelli counterattack at the stroke of halftime. Impressed at the base of midfield and looked more confident on the ball than in previous games. EPA
    Took one for the team by stopping a Martinelli counterattack at the stroke of halftime. Impressed at the base of midfield and looked more confident on the ball than in previous games. EPA
  • Did well to steal the ball off Odegaard’s feet and set Salah up for a shot in the danger area. Harried the Gunners’ midfield and helped stop them from settling down. EPA
    Curtis Jones 6/10
    Did well to steal the ball off Odegaard’s feet and set Salah up for a shot in the danger area. Harried the Gunners’ midfield and helped stop them from settling down. EPA
    Did well to steal the ball off Odegaard’s feet and set Salah up for a shot in the danger area. Harried the Gunners’ midfield and helped stop them from settling down. EPA
  • Played his pass a little too wide when he had a chance to slip Salah in just after the restart. Had a go from range in the 62nd minute, but his effort went wide. AP
    Dominik Szoboszlai 7/10
    Played his pass a little too wide when he had a chance to slip Salah in just after the restart. Had a go from range in the 62nd minute, but his effort went wide. AP
    Played his pass a little too wide when he had a chance to slip Salah in just after the restart. Had a go from range in the 62nd minute, but his effort went wide. AP
  • Hardworking performance from Diaz on the left, but he didn't get a chance to test Raya. AP
    Luis Diaz 6/10
    Hardworking performance from Diaz on the left, but he didn't get a chance to test Raya. AP
    Hardworking performance from Diaz on the left, but he didn't get a chance to test Raya. AP
  • Found the side netting when Gakpo’s header fell into his path at the back post. He made up for it later, though, when he levelled the scores and, in doing so, entered the Premier League top ten all-time scorers list. EPA
    Mohamed Salah 8/10
    Found the side netting when Gakpo’s header fell into his path at the back post. He made up for it later, though, when he levelled the scores and, in doing so, entered the Premier League top ten all-time scorers list. EPA
    Found the side netting when Gakpo’s header fell into his path at the back post. He made up for it later, though, when he levelled the scores and, in doing so, entered the Premier League top ten all-ti
  • Well marshalled by the duo of Saliba and Gabriel in the final third, though still managed to bring his teammates into play with his impressive hold-up play. Reuters
    Cody Gakpo 6/10
    Well marshalled by the duo of Saliba and Gabriel in the final third, though still managed to bring his teammates into play with his impressive hold-up play. Reuters
    Well marshalled by the duo of Saliba and Gabriel in the final third, though still managed to bring his teammates into play with his impressive hold-up play. Reuters
  • SUBS: Gomez (Tsimikas, 35) Chose the wrong option of trying to pick out Salah at the back post when he had a chance to have a pop at Raya’s goal. Went close with a curler that just went wide in the 54th minute. Forced Raya into a good save in the 74th minute. AFP
    Joe Gomez 7/10
    SUBS: Gomez (Tsimikas, 35) Chose the wrong option of trying to pick out Salah at the back post when he had a chance to have a pop at Raya’s goal. Went close with a curler that just went wide in the 54th minute. Forced Raya into a good save in the 74th minute. AFP
    SUBS: Gomez (Tsimikas, 35) Chose the wrong option of trying to pick out Salah at the back post when he had a chance to have a pop at Raya’s goal. Went close with a curler that just went wide in the 54
  • (Gakpo, 68) Failed to keep a header on target when he got on the end of Arnold’s corner in the second half. AFP
    Darwin Nunez 6/10
    (Gakpo, 68) Failed to keep a header on target when he got on the end of Arnold’s corner in the second half. AFP
    (Gakpo, 68) Failed to keep a header on target when he got on the end of Arnold’s corner in the second half. AFP
  • (Jones, 68) Brought on to add energy to the Red midfield. He did, though ultimately failed to make an impact in the final third. Getty Images
    Ryan Gravenberch 6/10
    (Jones, 68) Brought on to add energy to the Red midfield. He did, though ultimately failed to make an impact in the final third. Getty Images
    (Jones, 68) Brought on to add energy to the Red midfield. He did, though ultimately failed to make an impact in the final third. Getty Images
  • (Diaz, 68) Almost made an instant impact when his shot got deflected onto the post by Gabriel. EPA
    Harvey Elliott 6/10
    (Diaz, 68) Almost made an instant impact when his shot got deflected onto the post by Gabriel. EPA
    (Diaz, 68) Almost made an instant impact when his shot got deflected onto the post by Gabriel. EPA
  • ARSENAL RATINGS: Made a good save to deny Gomez at the far post in the 74th minute. Looked extremely calm on the ball and helped the Gunners build from the back. Reuters
    David Raya 6/10
    ARSENAL RATINGS: Made a good save to deny Gomez at the far post in the 74th minute. Looked extremely calm on the ball and helped the Gunners build from the back. Reuters
    ARSENAL RATINGS: Made a good save to deny Gomez at the far post in the 74th minute. Looked extremely calm on the ball and helped the Gunners build from the back. Reuters
  • An average performance from White on the right side of the Gunners’ defence. Looked solid in defence but not so good going forward. Getty Images
    Ben White 6/10
    An average performance from White on the right side of the Gunners’ defence. Looked solid in defence but not so good going forward. Getty Images
    An average performance from White on the right side of the Gunners’ defence. Looked solid in defence but not so good going forward. Getty Images
  • Beaten by Salah far too easily at the far post in the build-up to the Egyptian’s leveller. Made a mess of what should have been a routine clearance and allowed Salah to steal the ball in a dangerous area. AP
    Oleksandr Zinchenko 4/10
    Beaten by Salah far too easily at the far post in the build-up to the Egyptian’s leveller. Made a mess of what should have been a routine clearance and allowed Salah to steal the ball in a dangerous area. AP
    Beaten by Salah far too easily at the far post in the build-up to the Egyptian’s leveller. Made a mess of what should have been a routine clearance and allowed Salah to steal the ball in a dangerous a
  • An epitome of calmness in the middle of the Gunners’ backline. Made tackles and clearances with authority. Brilliant block to stop Diaz’s cutback in the tenth minute. Reuters
    William Saliba 7/10
    An epitome of calmness in the middle of the Gunners’ backline. Made tackles and clearances with authority. Brilliant block to stop Diaz’s cutback in the tenth minute. Reuters
    An epitome of calmness in the middle of the Gunners’ backline. Made tackles and clearances with authority. Brilliant block to stop Diaz’s cutback in the tenth minute. Reuters
  • Opened the scoring with a header just four minutes into the game. Provided adequate support for Zinchenko in dealing with Salah after his early error. AFP
    Gabriel Magalhaes 7/10
    Opened the scoring with a header just four minutes into the game. Provided adequate support for Zinchenko in dealing with Salah after his early error. AFP
    Opened the scoring with a header just four minutes into the game. Provided adequate support for Zinchenko in dealing with Salah after his early error. AFP
  • What a signing for the Gunners. Rice was effortlessly good at the base of the visitors' midfield and helped keep things tight at the back. Getty Images
    Declan Rice 7/10
    What a signing for the Gunners. Rice was effortlessly good at the base of the visitors' midfield and helped keep things tight at the back. Getty Images
    What a signing for the Gunners. Rice was effortlessly good at the base of the visitors' midfield and helped keep things tight at the back. Getty Images
  • Slipped while trying to receive a throw-in and almost gifted the Reds a goal. Worked hard for the Gunners, but he looked to pick the easier pass on too many occasions. Getty Images
    Kai Havertz 6/10
    Slipped while trying to receive a throw-in and almost gifted the Reds a goal. Worked hard for the Gunners, but he looked to pick the easier pass on too many occasions. Getty Images
    Slipped while trying to receive a throw-in and almost gifted the Reds a goal. Worked hard for the Gunners, but he looked to pick the easier pass on too many occasions. Getty Images
  • Played in a beautifully clipped freekick for Gabriel to put the Gunners ahead. Picked out Zinchenko on the edge of the danger area for a shot on the stroke of halftime. Getty Images
    Martin Odegaard 7/10
    Played in a beautifully clipped freekick for Gabriel to put the Gunners ahead. Picked out Zinchenko on the edge of the danger area for a shot on the stroke of halftime. Getty Images
    Played in a beautifully clipped freekick for Gabriel to put the Gunners ahead. Picked out Zinchenko on the edge of the danger area for a shot on the stroke of halftime. Getty Images
  • Did well to skip past two red shirts before setting Odegaard up on the edge of the penalty area. Later, he timed a run well to get past Gomez and Alisson, but pushed the ball too wide to apply the finish himself. Reuters
    Bukayo Saka 6/10
    Did well to skip past two red shirts before setting Odegaard up on the edge of the penalty area. Later, he timed a run well to get past Gomez and Alisson, but pushed the ball too wide to apply the finish himself. Reuters
    Did well to skip past two red shirts before setting Odegaard up on the edge of the penalty area. Later, he timed a run well to get past Gomez and Alisson, but pushed the ball too wide to apply the fin
  • Failed to keep his effort on target when he had a very good chance to put the Gunners back in front. Dispossessed too easily by Konate when he had a chance to run through on goal in the second half. Reuters
    Gabriel Martinelli 4/10
    Failed to keep his effort on target when he had a very good chance to put the Gunners back in front. Dispossessed too easily by Konate when he had a chance to run through on goal in the second half. Reuters
    Failed to keep his effort on target when he had a very good chance to put the Gunners back in front. Dispossessed too easily by Konate when he had a chance to run through on goal in the second half. R
  • Had a chance in the 13th minute but blazed his effort wide. Did well to slip Saka through on goal with a beautiful pass in the first half. Getty Images
    Gabriel Jesus 6/10
    Had a chance in the 13th minute but blazed his effort wide. Did well to slip Saka through on goal with a beautiful pass in the first half. Getty Images
    Had a chance in the 13th minute but blazed his effort wide. Did well to slip Saka through on goal with a beautiful pass in the first half. Getty Images
  • SUBS: Trossard (Martinelli, 68) Looked lively after coming on and provided a different kind of threat for the away side on the left. Reuters
    Leandro Trossard 6/10
    SUBS: Trossard (Martinelli, 68) Looked lively after coming on and provided a different kind of threat for the away side on the left. Reuters
    SUBS: Trossard (Martinelli, 68) Looked lively after coming on and provided a different kind of threat for the away side on the left. Reuters
  • (Jesus, 78) Impressed with his running and hold-up play after coming on. Won several fouls to help relieve the pressure on the Gunners’ backline. AP
    Eddie Nketiah N/A
    (Jesus, 78) Impressed with his running and hold-up play after coming on. Won several fouls to help relieve the pressure on the Gunners’ backline. AP
    (Jesus, 78) Impressed with his running and hold-up play after coming on. Won several fouls to help relieve the pressure on the Gunners’ backline. AP

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Liverpool v Arsenal ratings: Salah 8, Van Dijk 6; Odegaard 7; Gabriel Jesus 6

Gunners to spend Christmas Day on top of table, while Klopp's team face more fitness issues after Tsimikas injury

Olankunle Afolabi

December 24, 2023

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Arsenal are set to spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League after they held title rivals Liverpool to a thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the draw as one of the most intense games in decades. Gabriel's early headed goal gave Arsenal hope of a first league win at Liverpool since 2012 but Mohammed Salah struck a superb equaliser before halftime.

"An unbelievable game of football, one of the most intense I've witnessed in 20 years in this league," Arteta told the BBC. "For many moments we were on top, in the last 20 minutes we wanted it more, but a draw is a fair result."

In 10 of the last 14 seasons, the leaders on Christmas Day have gone on to win the title. Champions Manchester City are fifth, but have played one fewer game.

"Oh my god, how strong are they? The good news is we are good as well," Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said of Arsenal.

"In a game like this, going down early to a set piece is tough, especially with the speed of Arsenal. But the game we played, how we started second half we should have scored.

"We pass instead of shoot, four or five times we do that, it's a lesson. But generally the game is great."

There was bad news for Liverpool as left back Kostas Tsimikas sustained a suspected broken collarbone on Saturday.

The Greek defender fell awkwardly in the 35th minute after a strong challenge by Bukayo Saka and collided with manager Klopp, who was standing on the touchline.

While Klopp quickly got to his feet, Tsimikas was clearly in pain and walked off holding his arm, replaced by Joe Gomez. Liverpool are already without first-choice left back Andy Robertson, also with a shoulder injury.

"It was massively overshadowed by Kostas Tsimikas collarbone issue, definitely broken, so he is out for a long time," said Klopp.

"The other issues we will have to see. It is hard for us to swallow with the Robbo (Andy Robertson) situation."

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Doubles at Fort Bishangarh cost from 29,030 rupees (Dh1,641), including breakfast. Doubles at Narendra Bhawan cost from 15,360 rupees (Dh869). Doubles at Chanoud Garh cost from 19,840 rupees (Dh1,122), full board. Doubles at Fort Begu cost from 10,000 rupees (Dh565), including breakfast.
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