Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Jota and Firmino win it for Reds

Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Follow all the reaction and updates from the Emirates Stadium

Liverpool and Arsenal square off in a crucial Premier League encounter (AP)

The clash between Arsenal and Liverpool had big ramifications at the top of the Premier League table and it was Liverpool who moved within a point of Man City at the summit.

Liverpool keep winning, this 2-0 victory making it nine in a row in the Premier League, to also keep the initiative in this title race. Arsenal again failed to beat one of the elite sides.

There’s no harm in that given the quality of the opposition, and it doesn’t do much damage to their top-four chances, but the real pain will come from knowing how close they were.

Martin Odegaard had a great chance to put the Gunners ahead and give them what would have been a deserved lead. Alisson Becker saved, however, and Diogo Jota surged up the other end. Aaron Ramsdale didn’t show anything like the assurance of the Brazilian as he was beaten at his near post but Jota’s decent, but saveable, effort.

As if to hammer home the point, there was then a moment of real desire from Andy Robertson. Arsenal had just managed to clear a goalmouth scramble, only for the wing-back to chase down a lost cause, pinch the ball off a dithering Bukayo Saka and effectively win the game. He squared for Roberto Firmino, who gloriously flicked the ball in.

Follow the action as the Gunners take on Liverpool in the Premier League:

Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League

• FULL-TIME! Liverpool win 2-0 to move a point behind Man City at the Premier League summit
• GOAL! 62’ - Firmino pokes home after great work from Robertson (0-2)
• GOAL! 54’ - Jota fires Liverpool ahead by beating Ramsdale at near post (0-1)
• SAVE! 53’ - Alisson brilliantly tips Odegaard’s effort over the bar to keep it at 0-0
• HALF-TIME! Cagey first 45 minutes sees sides level at 0-0 at the break

[16 March 2022 21:54 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

83 mins: Thomas Partey is brought down inside Liverpool’s final third but the referee lets play go on. The ball is chipped over to Emile Smith Rowe who wins a throw in for the home side.

[16 March 2022 21:51 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

80 mins: 10 minutes to play at the Emirates Stadium and Liverpool are in complete control. Arsenal’s tempo has slowed right down and they’ve started to make simple mistakes.

Eddie Nketiah comes on to replace Alexandre Lacazette.

[16 March 2022 21:49 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

77 mins: Alexander-Arnold sends an outswinging corner into the box and picks out Van Dijk. He nods the ball down into the box where Gabriel boots the ball clear. Arsenal are just getting pushed back. They need a period on the ball, Liverpool are managing the game well.

[16 March 2022 21:46 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

74 mins: More reinforcements for Arsenal as Nicolas Pepe comes on to replac Bukayo Saka. Pepe should provide some fireworks if he’s allowed time on the ball. This could be an exciting final 15 minutes.

Cedric flicks a cross into the box from the right side looking for the substitute. Alisson comes off his line and punches the ball away but collides with Pepe who then gets flagged offside.

[16 March 2022 21:43 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

71 mins: Matip strides forward and receives the ball off Salah. He gives it to Firmino who has his pocket picked by Partey. Partey looks to bring the ball into the midfield but Firmino brings him down from behind and gives Arsenal a free kick.

[16 March 2022 21:39 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

68 mins: Mikel Arteta makes his first change as Martin Odegaard is replaced with Emile Smith Rowe. Odegaard’s had a quiet second half other than that one chance when he should have beaten Alisson. Can Arsenal’s leading goalscorer get them a foothold in the game?

[16 March 2022 21:37 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool

65 mins: It’s a long way back for Arsenal now. They’re just been hit by a one-two combination from Liverpool and have to respond. Jurgen Klopp’s changes worked for him and now the visitors have a comfortable lead with which to play out the game. An Arsenal goal would keep things interesting though.

[16 March 2022 21:34 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool (Firmino, 62’)⚽️

62 mins: Bang. bang! Liverpool have a second! Firmino starts the ball by bringing the ball into the box from the right. He pulls it back to Salah who has a shot blocked. The ball comes out to Robertson whose cross is defended as well. Saka looks to drive the ball up the pitch but Robertson nicks it off him and delivers a low pass into the six-yard box where Firmino gets to the ball ahead of Ramsdale and guides it into the back of the net!

[16 March 2022 21:30 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 1 Liverpool

60 mins: An hour played at the Emirates Stadium. Liverpool win a corner that gets nodded out to Mo Salah. He does well to control the bouncing ball but spoons his shot at goal well over the crossbar. Still it’s an early sighter at goal for the Liverpool substitute.

[16 March 2022 21:29 · Michael Jones]

Arsenal 0 - 1 Liverpool

57 mins: Jurgen Klopp makes a double change with Luis Diaz and the goalscorer Diogo Jota coming off to be replaced with Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah.

Is there a way back into this game for Arsenal or will Klopp’s changes increase Liverpool’s lead?