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Arsenal vs Liverpool Match Overview: 0-0 Premier League
The Arsenal vs Liverpool Match Overview ends with a tense, tactical 0-0 draw that somehow felt both breathless and brutally controlled. Arsenal carried the sharper edge in the moments that mattered, forcing Alisson into a series of big saves, while Liverpool lived on flashes of transition and one heart-in-mouth strike off the woodwork. With no goal scorers to name, the story of this Arsenal vs Liverpool Result was written instead by last-ditch blocks, elite goalkeeping, and two title-level defences refusing to blink.
- Alisson’s early statement: the Liverpool goalkeeper denied Bukayo Saka from the edge of the box, setting the tone for a night of frustration for Arsenal’s forwards.
- Bradley hits the bar: Liverpool came closest in open play when Conor Bradley’s long-range effort crashed against the crossbar, a warning shot Arsenal didn’t ignore.
- Rice stung Alisson’s gloves: Declan Rice’s mid-range drive looked destined for the corner until Alisson produced a standout save.
- Late Arsenal pressure: Gabriel Jesus’ stoppage-time header was comfortably held, then Gabriel’s final-gasp header from a corner drifted narrowly wide.
- Injuries and edge: Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie both went off, while late bookings for Konate, Mac Allister and Martinelli reflected the rising temperature.
First Half
Arsenal began with purpose, moving the ball crisply through Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice, with Jurrien Timber stepping forward to overload the right and feed Bukayo Saka early. Liverpool, as ever under pressure, tried to needle their way out through Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister, looking for Florian Wirtz between the lines and Cody Gakpo running the channels.
The first clear openings belonged to Arsenal. Saka tested Alisson with a clean strike from the edge of the area, and the Liverpool goalkeeper responded with the kind of spring-loaded save that changes the mood inside a stadium. When Rice later met a loose ball and drove low toward the corner, Alisson went again—strong hands, full stretch, the sound of a chance dying in the gloves.
Liverpool’s response was sharp and sudden rather than sustained. A scramble in the Arsenal box ended with a blocked effort, then came the moment that nearly stole the narrative: Conor Bradley picked up a rebound and unleashed a long-range shot that kissed the crossbar. It was the kind of strike that turns a chess match into chaos, and for a few minutes Arsenal looked rattled—before regaining their structure and closing the half with controlled possession and little reward.
Second Half
The second period opened with Liverpool trying to establish longer spells of the ball, circulating possession and waiting for gaps to appear. Dominik Szoboszlai became their main trigger, shooting repeatedly from set pieces and distance, but Arsenal’s defensive line—William Saliba and Gabriel especially—held firm, blocking and stepping out at the right moments to keep David Raya largely untroubled.
Arsenal’s afternoon took on a different shape as injuries forced changes. Piero Hincapie’s exit brought on Myles Lewis-Skelly, and when Saka picked up a knock, Mikel Arteta reshuffled again—introducing Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze to keep the threat alive. Gabriel Jesus replaced Viktor Gyökeres as Arsenal chased that one decisive moment, while Gabriel Martinelli’s arrival added directness and a constant run in behind.
The game’s final act was played mostly in Liverpool’s half. Arsenal pushed, probed, and forced set pieces, but Liverpool’s back line—Virgil van Dijk marshalling space, Ibrahima Konaté attacking the first ball—kept their shape. In stoppage time, Jesus met a lofted cross with a close-range header that lacked the pace to beat Alisson, and then came one last surge: a corner swung in and Gabriel rose to meet it, only to glance his header just wide. The whistle followed quickly, sealing the Arsenal vs Liverpool Score at 0-0 and leaving both sides with the feeling that one moment—one cleaner contact—could have decided everything.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Stats Breakdown
The Arsenal vs Liverpool Stats underline why this felt like a game of fine margins rather than fireworks. Arsenal finished with 0.57 xG to Liverpool’s 0.31, and the shot profile leaned Arsenal’s way: 9 total shots to 8, with a crucial difference in accuracy—4 shots on target for Arsenal and 0 for Liverpool. Liverpool did, however, hit the woodwork once, a reminder that their best chance was a fraction from changing the Arsenal vs Liverpool Result.
Possession was narrowly Liverpool’s at 52%, but Arsenal created the clearer moments, posting 1 big chance to Liverpool’s 0 and registering 24 touches in the opposition box compared to Liverpool’s 11. The Arsenal vs Liverpool Analysis also points to why the scoreboard stayed blank: Liverpool recorded 23 clearances, repeatedly bailing out danger, and Alisson’s impact shows in the numbers—4 saves and 0.68 goals prevented. Arsenal’s xG on target sat at 0.68, but the finishing lacked the final clinical punch.
From a full-time analysis viewpoint, Liverpool’s threat was largely distance-based (6 shots outside the box), while Arsenal consistently worked their way into the area (6 shots inside the box). That contrast shaped the match: Arsenal with the better zones, Liverpool with the better emergency defending.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Lineups
Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.
Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Gakpo.
Substitutions of note: Arsenal introduced Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Madueke and Eze as injuries and fatigue reshaped the front line. Liverpool were forced into a late change as Bradley went off injured, with Joe Gomez entering to close out the final minutes.
Player of the Match
Alisson (Liverpool) was the difference between a point and defeat. In a match where Arsenal had the cleaner looks and the stronger shot accuracy, his saves from Saka and Rice were high-class, and his calm handling late on drained belief from the home crowd. This Arsenal vs Liverpool Match Report doesn’t have goal scorers, but it does have a match-winner in gloves.
What the Result Means
The Arsenal vs Liverpool Result keeps the rivalry balanced and the margins tight at the top end of the Premier League. For Arsenal match today, the frustration will be obvious: they generated enough territory and enough good moments to win, yet left without the breakthrough. For Liverpool match today, the satisfaction is in resilience—absorbing pressure, surviving key moments, and taking a clean sheet on a difficult away day.
Both coaches will point to different truths in post-match reaction: Mikel Arteta will highlight control and chance quality, while Arne Slot will lean on defensive organisation and the ability to stay alive until the final whistle. Either way, the Arsenal vs Liverpool Highlights were defined by saves, blocks and near-misses rather than Arsenal vs Liverpool Goals—and that’s exactly why this 0-0 felt so intense.
That's all for today as the game is over.
90+7'
The corner is bent into the box and met with a firm header by Gabriel (Arsenal), but it's just wide of the left post.
90+6'
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) will take a corner kick.
90+5'
Conor Bradley (Liverpool) is substituted due to injury. Arne Slot gives a chance to Joe Gomez.
90+3'
It's like he was asking for a caution. Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) receives a yellow card.
90+3'
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) infringed the rules and goes into the book. Anthony Taylor pulls out a yellow card.
90+2'
Conor Bradley (Liverpool) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
90+2'
Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) commits a foul and Anthony Taylor immediately signals a free kick.
90+1'
Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) rises high to head a nice lofted cross towards the middle of the goal. Unfortunately for him, his close-range effort lacks pace and Alisson makes a comfortable save.
90+1'
4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'
The whistle is blown for an infringement and Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) receives a yellow card!
88'
Shots on target – 2:0.
85'
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
83'
Mikel Arteta appears to have said too much and referee Anthony Taylor comes over and theatrically shows him a yellow card.
82'
A superb shot by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) after a mid-range free kick! His attempt, however, flies just over the crossbar.
80'
A pass by Noni Madueke (Arsenal) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
78'
Mikel Arteta decides to make a substitution. Martin Odegaard will be replaced by Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
78'
Bukayo Saka comes off the pitch to be replaced by Noni Madueke (Arsenal).
77'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
76'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) picks up the rebound from his own attempted pass and decides to shoot from mid-range. He shouldn't have bothered as the ball flies miles over the bar.
74'
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) tries to find Myles Lewis-Skelly, but he puts too much power on the pass.
68'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) picks up an injury.
66'
A pass by Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
64'
The referee signals a substitution. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) is brought on as a substitute for Viktor Gyökeres.
64'
Mikel Arteta has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) replacing Leandro Trossard.
64'
The foul by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) was seen by Anthony Taylor who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
64'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
62'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) attempts to beat the keeper from the resulting set piece, but his lazy shot sails several yards wide of the right post.
61'
Anthony Taylor blows his whistle after Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
60'
The Liverpool players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
57'
Piero Hincapie is being substituted because of an injury. Mikel Arteta sends Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) on the pitch.
57'
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) sprays a pass out to Martin Zubimendi, but he can't beat his man inside the box.
51'
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) tries to find Florian Wirtz, but he puts too much power on the through ball.
48'
Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
47'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
46'
The game restarts for the second half.
45+3'
Anthony Taylor blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+1'
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
45'
There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
44'
The defender bravely blocks the shot from Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) inside the box.
44'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) collects a rebound and produces a mid-range attempt. The ball goes to the left side of the target, but Alisson keeps it out with an amazing save.
43'
60:40 – this is the current ball possession ratio.
42'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul. Anthony Taylor had a clear view and blows his whistle.
42'
A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
39'
A pass by Declan Rice (Arsenal) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
38'
The corner from Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) is cleared away by the defence.
36'
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
36'
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) creates himself some space on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot which is blocked by a defender. Arsenal force their opponents to concede a corner.
36'
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
33'
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
32'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes a short free kick.
32'
Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) brings an opponent down and Anthony Taylor interrupts the game.
31'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the resultant free kick from the edge of the box and tries to find one of his teammates with a cross, but the keeper climbs high and gets to it first, collecting the ball with ease.
28'
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition.
27'
A rebound lands at the feet of Conor Bradley (Liverpool), whose promising strike from long range crashes against the crossbar! What an opportunity that was!
23'
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
22'
Arsenal are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
20'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
18'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) places a shot from the edge of the box towards the left side of the goal, but Alisson makes a terrific save to deny him. Nice play all round!
17'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
16'
Good defending. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) tries to find Martin Zubimendi inside the box, but the pass is cut out.
16'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
12'
The foul by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Anthony Taylor.
12'
Alisson comes off his line to intercept the corner from Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
10'
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
10'
A pass from Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) is intercepted by Alisson and the move breaks down.
9'
The Arsenal players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
5'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
4'
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
1'
Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
The players are out at last! Liverpool will take the kick-off.
Anthony Taylor will officiate today.
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