Sometimes football throws you a script that feels straight out of a movie.
Arsenal, stung from a painful Champions League exit, arrived at Anfield to face newly-crowned champions Liverpool—and for 45 minutes, it looked like they’d simply crumbled under the weight of that heartbreak.
But then came a second-half response that reminded everyone what they’re made of.
Liverpool Take Early Control with Quickfire Double
Arsenal barely had time to settle when Liverpool hit them with a one-two punch that left everyone stunned.
First, Cody Gakpo timed his run perfectly to meet Andy Robertson’s pinpoint cross and head home.
Before Arsenal could even regroup, Luis Díaz popped up to prod in a second from Dominik Szoboszlai’s clever delivery.
In just 60 seconds, Mikel Arteta’s men had gone from hopeful to hopeless.
The crowd at Anfield could sense a rout.
But that wasn’t the end of the story.
Martinelli Sparks Arsenal Comeback with Smart Header
After the break, Arsenal looked like a team transformed.
Gabriel Martinelli—quiet in the first half—stepped up with a beautifully guided header into the far corner after a sharp delivery, halving the deficit and giving Arsenal belief.
The momentum shifted. Suddenly, it was Liverpool who looked rattled.
Merino Finds the Equaliser Before Seeing Red
The equaliser came with just the kind of drama you’d expect from a clash like this.
After Martin Ødegaard’s fierce drive was tipped onto the post by Alisson, Mikel Merino was the quickest to react and nodded home the rebound.
Anfield fell silent as the visitors celebrated.
But Merino’s afternoon wasn’t over.
Moments later, he found himself walking off the pitch after a second yellow card for two quick fouls.
Arsenal were down to ten, but held firm.
Liverpool Push for Winner but VAR Steps In
With the man advantage, Liverpool pushed for a late winner and thought they had it when Andy Robertson bundled the ball home in the dying <
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