Programme: English Premier League 2023/24
Competition day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
Stadium: Anfield
Match result: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
The fighting is like matched pairs, fun and exciting, the anticipation dripping from the first minute to the last. It was surprising that Arsenal took an early lead. It was only Mohamed Salah's superiority that made David Raya have to give up in the end. Liverpool with Arsenal The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and Boa was not injured and the water was not cloudy. And although they may not win at Anfield for the 11th year in a row, first place still belongs to Arsenal.
Alisson Becker – 7 – Can't blame conceding a goal from a free kick in the fourth minute, but from then on it was a good game. Play Hard Build confidence in both the friends around you and football fans.
Kostas Simkas – 6 – Unfortunately, he fell injured when Bukayo Saka tagged him until he fell and hit the ground outside the pitch. Even having to change after just over half an hour. Throughout the previous game, it wasn't bad.
Virgil van Dijk – 8 – Throwing the ball forward accurately for Mohamed Salah to score the equaliser. In addition to the good form throughout the match, which closed down Arsenal's attacking game from start to finish. Except for the loose ball in the fourth minute.
Ibrahima Konate – 8 – Although they may have been responsible for the death of the first child so quickly. But then he always played hard. There were some nice interceptions to be seen, as well as important shot blocks at the end of the game.
Trent Alexander Arnold – 7 – It's not a burning game and disappears after a few minutes. But they almost scored midway through the second half. His shot hit the crossbar and before the end he narrowly escaped without missing a penalty kick when he collided with Havertz and fell.
Wataru Endo – 7 – The adaptation to the Premier League has been excellent. This game doesn't even appear on screen and doesn't have many roles. But he has the discipline to play like a samurai player. With the duty to care about the defensive game, don't care about the game.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6 – Lots of running up and down non-stop, but it's a game that doesn't shine. I've had the opportunity to finish on my own several times. He did not pose any danger for David Raya to worry about
Curtis Jones – 6 – He missed a pass and was almost afraid to get shot early in the game. Then try running up and down. But it didn't do much good. The second half was taken out to rest.
Luis Diaz – 7 – Playing with a high-flying technique and creating problems for the away team's backline all the time when they have the ball. It's just that there aren't many opportunities to show things off. It did not reach the point of danger
Cody Jacobo – 7 – Do your best to stand and support the target spear. But today I have to admit that I played second to the visiting team's centre-back duo. Until the end it didn't last 90 minutes.
Mohamed Salah – 8 – The first time the trigger was pulled, the 14th minute went into the goal. But at the next opportunity, he did his best, pulling away from Zinchenko, hitting David Raya in the face and firing home for the rest of the time, although there was no goal. But they can always put pressure on Arsenal's defense if they have the ball.
Spare
Joe Gomez (Tan Costas Simikas 35) – 7 – He performed his duties in place of Simikas without fail. He caused a loud scream when he swerved to hit the post in the 55th minute.
Ryan Grafenberg (Replaced by Curtis Jones, 68) – 6 – Getting back into shape at the right time but it didn't change the game or change the board. For time spent in the field
Darwin Nunez (Replaced by Cody Kakpo, 68) – 5 – A slight calm with a switch at the end of the match. Until recently, the statistics appeared consistently bad. – He scored only one goal in the last ten league matches.
Harvey Elliott (Replaced Luis Diaz, 68 years old) – 6 – Once you get down, it's exciting. He found a shot from outside the penalty area and cut the first post. But after that there was no effect.
David Raya – 7 – It's not a game that's been tested a lot. During the entire 90 minutes, including stoppage time, Liverpool only created 3 shots on target, one of which was Salah's sharp shot which Raya could do absolutely nothing with.
Oleksandr Zinchenko -6- Confronting Mohamed Salah forcefully throughout the early stages. But if you accidentally look away from each other, you will be punished. Throughout the match, it was thought that the ball was dropping slightly, creating an opportunity for the home team to get closer to it.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 8 – He scored a goal and gave Arsenal an early lead after 3 and a half minutes, which VAR ruled was not offside. He coordinated with Saliba until the Al-Kabir defense did not lose more than one goal, especially dealing with a hero like Salah.
William Saliba – 8 – Play with quality style most of the time. Able to handle the power of Kakpo, Salah and Luis Diaz very well. Overall, it was another great outing for the French centre-back.
Ben White – 6 – There was good defensive play against wide receivers like Luis Diaz, including afterward when Darwin Nunez was replaced. Although it doesn't stand out much.
Declan Rice – 7 – He settled down and paid more attention to the defensive game. Which of course helps the Cannon House a lot. It's a very important game breaker. But this game is considered incomplete. A little about the game game
Kai Havertz – 6 – Although it is not a game where you can score a goal. Or participate in the resulting outcome, but it is not considered bad. When actively performing his duties as one of 3 midfielders he is useful both offensively and defensively.
Martin Odegaard -6- He provided a quick assist for Gabriel Magalnes to head home a 1-0 lead, but after that he was unable to do anything more for the home team's defence. He almost missed the penalty kick as well
Gabriel Martinelli – 5 – Very quiet in the first half, and he almost scored the second goal for Arsenal in the 42nd minute, but his shot went just wide of the post. Then it is considered that there is a game that is not very good. He lost in almost all duels.
Gabriel Jesus – 6 – Al-Qalaa had an opportunity to add a second goal with a powerful shot in the 13th minute, but he shot it over the crossbar himself. However, the match was relatively quiet. The ball doesn't quite hit. He didn't get much of a chance to attack Alison.
Bukayo Saka – 6 – He didn't trail much in the first half. He did not perform well in pressuring Simikas until he was substituted. As for when Joe Gomez was the one who came out as a competitor. It can't be beat either.
Spare
Leandro Trossard (Replaced by Gabriel Martinelli, 68 years old) – 6 – Unable to create actions like previous games from coming on as a substitute in the last twenty minutes. Without having the opportunity to play with the ball much
Eddie Nketiah (Instead of Gabriel Jesus, 77) – 6 – It's not about how much hope Arsenal can leave with ghosts. The strength is inferior to the home center pair. Although the physical condition is fresher
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