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3 standout Arsenal players from the draw away at Liverpool

By Krish Ajmani

Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L), Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (C) and Arsenal's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale applaud the fans following during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L), Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (C) and Arsenal's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale applaud the fans following during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Arsenal faced a tough test at Anfield off the back of a seven-game win streak. While Liverpool away is always a tough fixture, their recent missteps and the exceptional form of Arsenal’s players inspired hope. For 40 minutes, it looked as if that hope would manifest in a win.

Almost through to halftime, two goals up, the team in black and gold conceded poorly, allowing Liverpool to get their foot in the door. Half-time seemed as if it would be a useful reset for Mikel Arteta and his players. The whistle blew after the break and for nearly that entire half, Liverpool dominated.

Arsenal could not get a foothold in the game and were lucky to come away with a draw. For fans that watched the game live, it seems like two points dropped but a point away at one of the toughest grounds in England is an objectively good result.

3 standout Arsenal players from the draw away at Liverpool

Here are three players that stood out on Sunday against Liverpool.

3. Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal’s star striker finally returned from injury a few weeks ago. Fans, manager and players alike would have been monitoring his fitness with one eye on the Liverpool game. He was deemed fit enough to start and what a revelation that was.

From the first minute, Jesus showed exactly why he was the statement signing from Manchester City. He displayed all of the qualities fans associate with him. The Brazilian was energetic in attack, harassing Liverpool defenders time and time again. He was also a useful outlet, dropping deep before receiving and attacking the backline. His intelligence off the ball was seen multiple times as well.

Jesus peeled off to the left, allowing Gabriel Martinelli to occupy the centre forward’s position, a position he quickly scored from for the opening goal. For the second, Jesus attacked the space between Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, heading home to double the lead.

He seemed to tire out later in the second half. Jesus’s fitness is being monitored closely and his continued availability will be crucial to Arsenal continuing to get points on the board.

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