Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool: 4 Talking Points as Gunners Show Title Credentials

Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool: 4 talking points as Gunners show title credentials

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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Mo Salah was anonymous at the Emirates. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

2. Tomiyasu superb vs Salah

When the team news dropped and there was no Zinchenko or Tierney in the starting line-up, but Takehiro Tomiyasu starting at left back, questions were raised. But our right-back was simply sensational against Mo Salah.

Had to wait for an opportunity. Started at LB against one of the best teams in the world. Went up against Salah and Trent and completely nullified them. Tomiyasu is a gem of a player pic.twitter.com/aT2zWQZLpX
— P™ (@SemperFiArsenal) October 9, 2022

The Japanese international virtually rendered the Egyptian useless, which is a serious effort. Mikel Arteta now looks vindicated with his team selection as Tomiyasu won the battle and the war.

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