#8 Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal
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A win was vital for both the sides to push for Champions League qualification. After a surprise defeat to Leicester the previous matchday, Liverpool fans were expecting a long night at Anfield, as a defeat could have further hampered their top four pursuit.
Liverpool started the game brightly as after nine minutes, through a cross played by Mane which was dummied by Coutinho and powered home by Firmino. The Reds continued their dominant performance throughout the half that eventually led to a second goal, scored by Mane from a well-crafted assist by Firmino.
The second half looked more intense after a defiant start by the Gunners that made the tie interesting after Welbeck pulled one back in the 57th minute.
Both the teams were trying hard, Arsenal to level the scoreline whereas Liverpool to finish off the game. With Liverpool defence showing their resilience, Klopp decided to send Origi on for Coutinho as a tactical substitute.
The decision proved to be fruitful as a counter-attacking run from him, followed by a well-timed cross in injury time found Wijnaldum, who smashed it into the net to send the Kop into raptures and bag all three points.
