Arsenal starting XI:
David Raya: Made a good clearance after a ball was played through the Arsenal defence in the first half. The usual assured performance from the goalkeeper. 7
Jurrien Timber: Involved in a very good battle with Bradley Barcola and had to deal with a lot of attacks down the right side. Perhaps lucky to not give away a penalty for a shirt pull on Alexander Isak. 7
Ezri Konsa: Continued his recent good form and was solid in the middle of the Arsenal back four. 8
Gabriel Magalhaes: Dealt with the threat of Isak and led the Arsenal backline. 8
Riccardo Calafiori: Not allowed to attack as much as usual but a solid defensive performance from the left-back. 8
Declan Rice: The midfielder provided the assist for Kai Havertz's goal and was Arsenal's best player. His energy in midfield was a big reason the Gunners won the game. 8
Bruno Guimaraes: An all-action display and involved in the move for the Arsenal goal. Subbed just after an hour. 6
Martin Odegaard: Won the ball back which started the move for the Arsenal opener. 6
Noni Madueke: Heavily involved in the opening goal as he started after shaking off a knock. Tired as the game went on. 6
Christos Tzolis: The winger's first start since September after injury and provided a threat from the left. Forced Alisson into an excellent save with a curling effort. 6
Kai Havertz: Scored the only goal of the game, which he needed after a difficult couple of matches. Put himself about and linked the play. 7
Arsenal substitutes:
Myles Lewis-Skelly (on 62, Guimaraes): Came on and helped to calm the game down for Arsenal as Liverpool pushed for an equaliser. 7
Piero Hincapie (on 84, Tzolis): Brought on to see out the win. 6
Viktor Gyokeres (on 84, Havertz): Introduced to provide a threat behind the backline. 6
Merino (on 88, Odegaard): Added defensive strength for the closing minutes.
Subs not used: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Eze, Zubimendi.
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