Highlights of Arsenal’s performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup third round: Reds’ playoff run is assured thanks to a goal from Luis Diaz.

Liverpool Secure 2-0 Victory Over Arsenal in Late Drаmа at the Emirates

Despite dominating for large periods of the match, Arsenal’s wasteful finishing proved costly as Liverpool struck twice in the final 10 minutes to win the FA Cup clаsh. Jakub Kiwior’s own goal, resulting from a superb deаd-ball delivery by Trent Alexander-Arnold, gave Liverpool the lead. Luis Diaz then sealed their place in the next round with a clinical finish in ιnjury time.

Both teams had their share of woodwork strikes, with Martin Odegaard, Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota all denied by the frame of the goal. However, it was Alexander-Arnold’s pinpoint cross that caused havoc in Arsenal’s defense, leading to Kiwior’s own goal and Liverpool’s advantage. A well-executed counter-аttаck later saw Diogo Jota find Diaz, who confidently found the back of the net.

Liverpool struggled to contain Arsenal in the first half, but their resilience paid off as they made pivotal changes at halftime. 

Ibrahima Konate’s standout performance in defense, alongside the absence of Virgil Van Dijk, showcased Liverpool’s defensive strength. The tactical adjustments made by Jurgen Klopp, shifting Nunez and Diaz in the front three, turned the tide in Liverpool’s favor, overwhelming Arsenal’s defense.

This late victory keeps Liverpool in contention across all competitions this season, leading the Premier League, reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and progressing in the FA Cup and Europa League.

For Arsenal, it marks a third consecutive defeat, highlighting the urgent need for a clinical striker. Despite Gabriel Jesus’ ιnjury and Kai Havertz’s underwhelming performance in this game, the team’s overall finishing has been a concern, with 61 shots but only one goal in their last three matches. Bukayo Saka’s struggles in front of goal further compound Arsenal’s issues. However, this defeat might serve as a catalyst for necessary reinforcements and financial backing for Mikel Arteta’s plans to propel the team towards success and silverware in the future.

95th minute: GOAL! Liverpool seal a 2-0 victory at the Emirates as Diaz finds the top of the net with a brilliant strike. Arsenal’s FA Cup hopes are fading away.

90th minute: Four minutes of added time will be played.

86th minute: With time running out, Arsenal resort to playing long balls in an attempt to salvage their FA Cup campaign.

80th minute: GOAL! Liverpool breaks the deadlock as Alexander-Arnold delivers a quality cross into Arsenal’s defense, resulting in Kiwior inadvertently heading the ball into his own net.

78th minute: Ramsdale makes a sensational save to deny Diaz, and Jota’s header from the resulting corner hits the crossbar.

73rd minute: Saka tries his luck from distance with a left-footed shot, but it fails to trouble Alisson.

68th minute: Martinelli causes trouble for Liverpool’s right-back Alexander-Arnold with his trickery on the left flank. Arsenal shows signs of a lively аttаck.

64th minute: The pace of the game intensifies as both teams seek to avoid a replay and preserve their winter break.

62nd minute: Arteta brings on Martinelli in a bid to secure a victory for Arsenal.

58th minute: Klopp makes substitutions, bringing on Jota and Gravenberch for Gakpo and Mac Allister to bolster Liverpool’s аttаck.

54th minute: Nunez, now on the left side, poses problems for Arsenal’s defense, narrowly missing the target with a shot to the far post. Liverpool starts the second half with improved performance.

49th minute: Gomez attempts a long-range shot, but fails to keep it on target despite striking the ball well.

46th minute: The second half begins with Arsenal kicking off.

Halftime (HT): Despite Arsenal’s dominance in the first half, they fail to convert their chances, while Liverpool defensively holds strong and even comes close to scoring through Alexander-Arnold’s powerful strike that hits the crossbar just before halftime.

45th minute: Alexander-Arnold strikes the crossbar with a tremendous shot, displaying exceptional control and power.

42nd minute: Saka’s free-kιck is overhit and goes out of play for a goal kιck.

39th minute: Arsenal continues to squander opportunities as Havertz rises highest to meet a fantastic cross, but fails to direct his header on target.

37th minute: Rice attempts a shot as encouraged by the crowd, but it goes straight to Alisson.

34th minute: Alexander-Arnold takes a free-kιck from the left, trying to catch Ramsdale off-guard, but slightly overhits it.

30th minute: Odegaard sets up Havertz for a scoring opportunity, but he hesitates and loses the chance.

27th minute: Arsenal creates another promising move, but Saka’s shot lacks power and is easily saved by Alisson.

22nd minute: Nunez meets Elliott’s corner with a header, but fails to direct it towards the goal.

17th minute: Liverpool manages to settle the game’s tempo after initially facing pressure from Arsenal, who enjoy the majority of possession.

11th minute: Arsenal continues to threаten, hitting the bar through Odegaard’s shot, followed by a well-blocked follow-up by Alexander-Arnold.

8th minute: Liverpool’s defense appears shaky, and Arsenal looks to take advantage of their bright start.

7th minute: Nelson has another opportunity, this time from a cutback by Odegaard, but he fails to make good contact, resulting in a deflected effort and a corner.

3rd minute: Nelson has a golden chance, receiving a pinpoint pass from Ramsdale, but his touch forces him wide, and he can only Һit the side-netting.

1st minute: The match kicks off with Liverpool starting the game.

5 minutes until kickoff: The players are on the pitch, getting ready for the match.

15 minutes until kickoff: The kickoff is approaching as the players warm up.