Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the Premier League clash at Arsenal on Thursday evening
Liverpool impressed at the Emirates
Liverpool impressed at the Emirates(Image: PA)
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Liverpool earned a morale-boosting goalless draw at runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal in miserable conditions on Thursday night. Conor Bradley came closest to scoring when striking the crossbar first half with the Reds dominating the match after the interval.
The result means Arne Slot's side are now unbeaten in their last 10 games in all competitions and now have a two-point buffer in fourth place to the chasing pack.
The ECHO was in attendance at the Emirates and here we run the rule over the performances of the Liverpool players.
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Alisson Becker 8
Not easy conditions for a goalkeeper but handled well ball well and fielded a couple of first-half shots from range before late stops from Jesus and Martinelli.
Conor Bradley 8
So unlucky to hit the bar with clever lob before break and brought thrust down the right. Solid defending and good engine. Injury late on a concern, however, not helped by idiotic Martinelli response. Subbed.
Ibrahima Konate 8
Stuck to the task defensively and reasonable enough distribution. Another strong step in the right direction from the Frenchman. Booked.
Virgil van Dijk 8
Composed in the tricky conditions and cajoled his defenders well while making some good interventions. Captain's performance.
Milos Kerkez 7
Did not enjoy himself up against Saka early on but was undeterred and good block from winger just before half-time set tone for much better second-half showing.
Cody Gakpo 6
Turned up at centre-back for a bit early on until told to go away to the left wing where forward impact and support for Kerkez was intermittent but won some pressure-relieving free-kicks.
Ryan Gravenberch 8
Not much room in which to work for large spells before break but came into his own with an excellent second-half showing during which Rice and Odegaard were dominated.
Alexis Mac Allister 7
Gave the ball away repeatedly in opening stages before taking a bit more care in possession and improving considerably as a consequence. Helped Liverpool control game second half. Booked.
Jeremie Frimpong 7
Liverpool’s main attacking outlet with his pace and direct running down the right causing Arsenal problems throughout. Possibly could have shot on at least one occasion, though.
Dominik Szoboszlai 7
Found space in behind the Arsenal midfield first half when dropping deeper and among those to help Liverpool largely control matters after break. Close with one free-kick, less near with an earlier one.
Florian Wirtz 7
Won ball a couple of times from pressing during quiet opening half but became more influential after that and strong claim for a penalty when tangling with Trossard.
Joe Gomez (for Bradley 90+5)
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