Black Whistle Arsenal 1 1 is not competitive, Salah 2 miracles, Liverpool is unbeaten for 12 years
The 18 rounds of the season will kick off at Anfield, with Arsenal visiting Liverpool in hopes of ending their first home defeat in 11 years. However, thanks to the black whistle and a disappointing performance, the two sides ended up 1-1, which was also the first time in 12 years that the Reds have maintained an unbeaten home record against Arsenal.
Arsenal had the advantage from the start, but the referee failed to notice a foul that was clearly deliberately committed in the box, allowing Arsenal to miss out on a further advantage. Mohamed Salah soon equalised for Liverpool and drew in the final moments. This round of the contest has turned into a crucial one, and the league champions will face off against their arch-rivals Manchester City.
Arsenal and Liverpool both fielded their strongest players, with 433 out of them. Liverpool's back four of Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Trent Alexander-Arnold still put Alisson in the goalkeeping position. In the middle, Jones, Endo, Szobosloy, and up fronts Gakpo, Dias, Salah.
Arsenal took advantage of a free-kick early on, with Gabriel's header giving them a 1-0 victory. However, during the match, a controversy was sparked as the referee selectively ignored the opponent's handball in the penalty area. Liverpool seized the opportunity to start their counter-attack, with Mohamed Salah's goal turning their lead into 1-1.
Liverpool counter-attacked in the second half, but Mohamed Salah's beautiful shot was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Raya. Liverpool made a dangerous ** in midfield and Salah hit the ball at the post again.
In the end, neither team scored and the score was fixed at 1-1, with both teams taking one point. Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield for the 12th year in a row, ending a 12-year unbeaten streak. Mohamed Salah had two standout performances: he was the only player to score more than two points against Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal, and set a record of 121 goals at home.