In the 72nd minute, Alexander-Arnold surged forward alongside five Liverpool teammates, reminiscent of the synchronized flight of the Red Arrows, with only Declan Rice standing in their way. Salah passed the ball to the right-back, who unleashed a powerful shot that rattled the Arsenal crossbar, missing a crucial opportunity to secure a winning goal that would have lifted Liverpool above the Gunners. The tightly contested match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, as both teams displayed resilient defensive performances.
Expressing his frustration to Sky Sports post-game, Alexander-Arnold admitted, “Yeah I think it bobbled as I went to hit it. I think it’s one of those where I need to score. It’s a position that I probably don’t find myself in too often but when you’re through on goal like that you need to find the back of the net. It was close and as a team we created our chances and on a different day, with a decision or two that goes our way, [it would be a different result].”
The missed opportunity could significantly impact the Premier League title race, denying Liverpool a crucial three-point swing. A win would have propelled them to the league’s summit, two points ahead of Arsenal. Instead, they sit one point behind. In a league where tiny margins matter, the right-back’s frustration is understandable.
Liverpool will aim to claim the top spot temporarily by defeating Burnley at Turf Moor on Boxing Day. Meanwhile, Arsenal, hosting West Ham two days later, will seek to respond to whatever Liverpool manages to achieve.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold
EnglandThis season he played in total 16 times for 1322 minutes for Premier League.
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored 2 goals for Liverpool. He procured 3 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool drew 1-1 against Arsenal. The next match in Premier League will be against Burnley.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool
Liverpool is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 39 points.
In the last 18 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool drawn 1-1 against Arsenal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 16.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Tuesday 26th of December in Burnley. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.
