SOUL OF SPORT: Ecstasy, agony and goals galore as Arsenal down Liverpool to keep their Premier League title dream alive at an electric Emirates – with KEVIN QUIGLEY on hand to capture the action
- Arsenal defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-1 to move just two points off the top of the table
- Strikes from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard secured all three crucial points
- Our man KEVIN QUIGLEY was in position at the Emirates Stadium to capture all the emotions and goals
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Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For the latest episode of the series, KEVIN QUIGLEY traveled to the Emirates to watch Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-1.
With Jurgen Klopp’s side leading the Premier League and champions Manchester City in control, the pressure is on for the home side to take all three points and keep their title campaign on track.
However, they responded to the challenge in style, moving just two points off top spot after goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Saka scored a rebound after Alisson saved from Kai Havertz, but the Reds equalized on the eve of the half-time whistle, with Gabriel accidentally hitting his own net after a defensive mix-up.
Another defensive disaster, this time caused by Liverpool at the other end, allowed Martinelli to put Arsenal back in front before Trossard secured the result after shooting through Alisson’s legs in stoppage time.
Our cameraman captured the action on the field…
Arsenal supporters, some carrying signs asking for players’ shirts, flocked to the Emirates to watch their clash with Liverpool
Some used the pre-match break to pick up merchandise from the club shop before entering the famous stadium
A number of popular eateries served burgers and hot dogs on the streets of North London
Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard went into delirium after Arsenal won and kept their Premier League title dream alive
One of the more vocal blocks in the stadium, Block 25, provided an electric atmosphere during the four-goal thriller
The setting sun created a deep purple hue in the night sky, the perfect backdrop for another memorable showdown
A young supporter stood at the front of a stand and held up a sign after the final whistle asking for Odegaard’s jersey.
Liverpool supporter and South African Rugby Union captain Siya Kolisi (left) took several photos with the supporters
Arsenal’s big mascot Gunnersaurus posed for photos with supporters as he tried to make noise ahead of kick-off
Under the piercing floodlights, Arsenal appeared to fend off Luis Diaz as goalkeeper David Raya raced off his line
The tension in the second half became too much for some spectators before Leandro Trossard’s goal gave Arsenal the points
One supporter brought along a pair of binoculars to get a better look at the superstars entertaining the crowds on the pitch
Liverpool number 1 Alisson was disconsolate after poor handling and the mix-up with Virgil van Dijk allowed Gabriel Martinelli to score
Nervous spells from the hosts led to irritated shouts and signals from the stands, although the frustration gave way to ecstasy
A statue of legendary former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger proved a popular pre-match attraction and place to take photos
Trossard secured victory after charging down the right flank, cutting in and shooting through Alisson’s legs
Mistakes from Alisson and Van Dijk allowed Martinelli to pounce on a loose ball and curl an easy finish into the unguarded net
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta celebrated the result wildly, drawing full-time cheers from the crowd with numerous fist pumps
