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Arsenal and Liverpool played out an eye-catching 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday, October 27. The result sees Liverpool remain in second place with 22 points, while the Gunners move up to third place with 18 points.
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Mikel Arteta was mighty please as he could include Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber in the starting XI for this game. Saka's inclusion paid off just nine minutes into the game as he scored a thumping goal after being released by Benjamin White. However, Arsenal's lead was short-lived as Liverpool found a response soon after.
Reds' captain Virgil van Dijk nodded in from a corner as Luis Diaz flicked on Trent Alexander-Arnold's pass towards the unmarked Dutchman. Both teams kept having a go at one another in phases, but Arsenal came out on top once again before the break. This time it was Mikel Merino, who scored his first goal for the club.
The Gunners carried a narrow 2-1 advantage over Liverpool into the half-time interval.
Arsenal made a strong start to the second half as well, as they looked to keep the ball for extended spells of time. However, their performance was affected as key defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber were both subbed off due to injuries. Their replacements Jakub Kiwior and Myles Lewis-Skelly put in decent performance, but were unable to keep Liverpool out.
Mohamed Salah made a lovely run and combined with Darwin Nunez in the 81st minute as the Egyptian drew Liverpool level once again versus their rivals. Despite changes from both managers throughout the second half, neither side went on to score the winner as the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Having said that, let's take a look at Arsenal's player ratings in this match.
Arsenal Player Ratings
David Raya - 7/10
The Arsenal goalkeeper made two important saves during this match.
Thomas Partey - 7.5/10
Playing in his secondary position, Partey won 13 duels, making three clearances, one block and one interception.
Benjamin White - 7.5/10
White was solid at the back for the Gunners. He won two of his three duels, making six clearances and one interception. White assisted Arsenal's first goal.
Gabriel Magalhaes - 7/10
Gabriel put in a solid performance in the first half but was subbed off with an injury early in the second period.
Jurrien Timber - 7/10
Timber, too, had a great game in defense but had to be subbed off as he looked incredibly knackered and also suffered an injury.
Bukayo Saka - 8/10
Saka scored a great goal on his return to the XI as he sat Andrew Robertson down before firing it into the net. He also won seven duels and completed two dribbles.
Declan Rice - 8/10
Rice had a great game in midfield as he provided an assist for his team's second goal. He passed the ball with 85% accuracy, including two key passes and two accurate crosses. He also won three duels.
Mikel Merino - 7.5/10
Merino put in a good performance and also bagged his first goal for the Gunners. He passed the ball with 80% accuracy, including one key pass.
Gabriel Martinelli - 7/10
Martinelli had a decent outing on the left flank. He played one key pass, completed two dribbles and also won four duels.
Leandro Trossard - 7/10
Trossard put in great effort off the ball as he helped his team regain possession on several occasions. However, he failed to attempt a single shot, but won four duels.
Kai Havertz - 7/10
Another relentless runner, Havertz had a good game for Arsenal - more so off the ball than he did with it.
Substitutes
Jakub Kiwior - 6.5/10
Kiwior replaced Gabriel early in the second half but made an error for the positioning for Liverpool's second goal.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - 6.5/10
Lewis-Skelly replaced Timber in the second period and put in an encouraging and spirited cameo for his team.
Ethan Nwaneri & Gabriel Jesus - N/A
The pair came on late and played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating for this match.
