No Salah, No Problem! Rampant Liverpool sweep wasteful Arsenal out of FA Cup in style

No Salah, No Problem! Rampant Liverpool sweep wasteful Arsenal out of FA Cup in style

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:33 - 07.01.2024

Liverpool took full advantage of Arsenal’s wastefulness in a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory at the Emirates.

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How it happened

Arsenal dominated the early exchanges but failed to capitalize on when presented with excellent chances. 

Darwin Núñez missed a key opportunity for Liverpool, and Kai Havertz squandered two good openings for the hosts. 

Momentum shifted in the second half and Liverpool started to take control, and an unfortunate own goal by Kiwior put them ahead. 

Despite the Gunners' best efforts, they couldn't recover, and Jurgen Klopp's men secured the win with a late goal from Luis Díaz. 

The result marked Liverpool's 12th passage into to the FA Cup fourth round in the last 13 attempts, leaving a solemn Arsenal side, now scoreless at home for the second consecutive game.

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