FA Cup: Liverpool defeat Arsenal 2-0 in thriller

In the FA Cup, Liverpool secured a 2-0 win against Arsenal, scoring two goals in the last ten minutes to advance to the fourth round. Initially, Jakub Kiwior’s own goal, from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick, gave Liverpool the lead in the 80th minute. Later, Luis Diaz scored the Reds’ second goal during added time, taking advantage of Arsenal’s missed opportunities in the first half.

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The Gunners’ star midfielder Martin Odegaard was unlucky, hitting the crossbar. As the match progressed, Liverpool gained control. Aaron Ramsdale made a crucial save against Diaz’s shot while Diogo Jota hit the woodwork.

This defeat marks Arsenal’s third consecutive loss across all competitions, having won only one of their last seven games, which started with a draw against Liverpool on December 23.

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Arsenal aims to bounce back with a Premier League London derby against Crystal Palace at home on January 20th. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture is an away game against AFC Bournemouth the following day.

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