Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points with goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey helping them to a deserved win over third-placed Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Having been accused of failing their only tests of the season so far in losing their last two home matches to Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, this was a crunch encounter that Arsene Wenger’s side came through with flying colors.
The hosts were the sharper side throughout and there was also a decisive gulf in quality in key areas. While it was Arsenal came into the match under pressure to prove their title credentials, it is Liverpool that emerge with plenty of doubts about whether they can sustain their strong early-season form and lofty league position.
It was an engaging contest throughout, but Liverpool failed to rise to the occasion with few of their side coming out of the match with any great credit. After Cazorla had put Arsenal in front midway through the opening period, Liverpool came back strongly with a change of formation after the break. Although Suarez’s movement was superb, the final product was lacking, something which couldn’t be said for Ramsey, who ended Liverpool’s revival with a stunning strike in the 59th minute. There were still some edgy moments late on for Arsenal, but the better team came out on top and now, after second-placed Chelsea also lost earlier in the day, hold a commanding advantage atop the Premier League.
More to follow.
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