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| Live: Arsenal 3-0 Liverpool | Live: Arsenal 3-0 Liverpool |
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| GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS | GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS |
| By Caroline Cheese | By Caroline Cheese |
| FULL-TIME Arsenal move up to third with this emphatic victory, leaving Liverpool a distant ninth. Arsene Wenger has not spoken to the press since his bust-up with Alan Pardew last Sunday but he will surely want to share his thoughts after this vital win. Rafael Benitez will no doubt have to explain once again why Steven Gerrard is not playing in central midfield. | |
| 88 mins: Arsenal substitute Emmanuel Adebayor takes advantage of Jamie Carragher's slip to race through on goal but his shot is straight at Jose Reina's legs. | |
| 83 mins: Criag Bellamy is enraged as his consolation goal is ruled out for offside. The Welshman heads in after good work from Jermaine Pennant but the linesman's flag denies him Liverpool's first away goal from open play this season. | 83 mins: Criag Bellamy is enraged as his consolation goal is ruled out for offside. The Welshman heads in after good work from Jermaine Pennant but the linesman's flag denies him Liverpool's first away goal from open play this season. |
| 80 mins: GOAL Arsenal 3-0 LiverpoolEmbarrassment for Liverpool as William Gallas is allowed to stroll past Steven Gerrard and head in Robin van Persie's corner. Gerrrard turns to berate team-mate Bolo Zenden but it looks like the England midfielder was to blame. | 80 mins: GOAL Arsenal 3-0 LiverpoolEmbarrassment for Liverpool as William Gallas is allowed to stroll past Steven Gerrard and head in Robin van Persie's corner. Gerrrard turns to berate team-mate Bolo Zenden but it looks like the England midfielder was to blame. |
| 79 mins: The home crowd have been very quiet for most of the game but with victory in sight, they're cheering Arsenal's every pass now. | 79 mins: The home crowd have been very quiet for most of the game but with victory in sight, they're cheering Arsenal's every pass now. |
| 77 mins: Jermaine Pennant's first real contribution to the game is to clatter into Mathieu Flamini, earning a booking in the process and the derision of the home fans. | 77 mins: Jermaine Pennant's first real contribution to the game is to clatter into Mathieu Flamini, earning a booking in the process and the derision of the home fans. |
| 72 mins: Hilarious scenes. The ball very gently hits referee Mark Clattenberg in a, shall we say, unfortunate area and he dramatically collapses. It seems the awkward movement gave him cramp and he gets a quick massage from the physio - on his calf muscles, before you ask. Thierry Henry can barely disguise his amusement. | 72 mins: Hilarious scenes. The ball very gently hits referee Mark Clattenberg in a, shall we say, unfortunate area and he dramatically collapses. It seems the awkward movement gave him cramp and he gets a quick massage from the physio - on his calf muscles, before you ask. Thierry Henry can barely disguise his amusement. |
| 71 mins: Liverpool send on Craig Bellamy to replace Peter Crouch. Bellamy, like Jermaine Pennant, gets a hostile reception from the home fans. | 71 mins: Liverpool send on Craig Bellamy to replace Peter Crouch. Bellamy, like Jermaine Pennant, gets a hostile reception from the home fans. |
| 68 mins: Xabi Alonso gets a deserved booking for a late challenge on Arsenal goalscorer Kolo Toure. It is turning into a miserable afternoon for the visitors. | 68 mins: Xabi Alonso gets a deserved booking for a late challenge on Arsenal goalscorer Kolo Toure. It is turning into a miserable afternoon for the visitors. |
| 66 mins: Gael Clichy wriggles his way into the penalty box before he is finally dispossessed. The ball eventually goes up the other end where Steven Gerrard's venemous shot ends up on the roof of the net. | 66 mins: Gael Clichy wriggles his way into the penalty box before he is finally dispossessed. The ball eventually goes up the other end where Steven Gerrard's venemous shot ends up on the roof of the net. |
| 62 mins: Jermaine Pennant is on to face his old club, replacing Mark Gonzalez - who has appeared out of his depth this afternoon. Pennant is booed by the home fans as he jogs on to the pitch to take his place on the right wing. Bolo Zenden is now on the left, with Steven Gerrard in the middle. | 62 mins: Jermaine Pennant is on to face his old club, replacing Mark Gonzalez - who has appeared out of his depth this afternoon. Pennant is booed by the home fans as he jogs on to the pitch to take his place on the right wing. Bolo Zenden is now on the left, with Steven Gerrard in the middle. |
| 60 mins: Lucky Jamie Carragher. The Liverpool defender gets away with a horribly late challenge on Robin van Persie. Referee Mark Clattenberg seems to take pity on Carragher, who was booked in the first half. | 60 mins: Lucky Jamie Carragher. The Liverpool defender gets away with a horribly late challenge on Robin van Persie. Referee Mark Clattenberg seems to take pity on Carragher, who was booked in the first half. |
| 58 mins: Bolo Zenden might have done a lot better then. He gets a good contact on Steven Gerrard's free-kick but heads over the bar. It would have provided a desperately-needed lifeline for the struggling Reds. | 58 mins: Bolo Zenden might have done a lot better then. He gets a good contact on Steven Gerrard's free-kick but heads over the bar. It would have provided a desperately-needed lifeline for the struggling Reds. |
| 56 mins: GOAL Arsenal 2-0 LiverpoolWho would have thought it? Kolo Toure passes to Robin van Persie and keeps running. The Dutchman delivers the perfect pass for Toure, who slides the ball under Jose Reina. What were the odds on Arsenal's two goalscorers today? | 56 mins: GOAL Arsenal 2-0 LiverpoolWho would have thought it? Kolo Toure passes to Robin van Persie and keeps running. The Dutchman delivers the perfect pass for Toure, who slides the ball under Jose Reina. What were the odds on Arsenal's two goalscorers today? |
| 55 mins: A scare for Liverpool as Cesc Fabregas threads the ball through for Thierry Henry but his pass is just too strong and Jose Reina is able to collect. | 55 mins: A scare for Liverpool as Cesc Fabregas threads the ball through for Thierry Henry but his pass is just too strong and Jose Reina is able to collect. |
| 49 mins: Steven Gerrard gets his first shot on goal. There's plenty of power on it but it's high and wide from the England man. | 49 mins: Steven Gerrard gets his first shot on goal. There's plenty of power on it but it's high and wide from the England man. |
| 47 mins: It's a good start from the visitors. Dirk Kuyt picks up Steven Gerrard's pass but there's no one in the box to meet his fizzing cross. Mark Gonzalez then crosses from the other side but it's too close to Jose Reina. | 47 mins: It's a good start from the visitors. Dirk Kuyt picks up Steven Gerrard's pass but there's no one in the box to meet his fizzing cross. Mark Gonzalez then crosses from the other side but it's too close to Jose Reina. |
| 46 mins: Liverpool get the second half under way at the Emirates Stadium. No changes from either manager. | 46 mins: Liverpool get the second half under way at the Emirates Stadium. No changes from either manager. |
| HALF-TIME Arsenal lead through an unlikely source, Mathieu Flamini putting the Gunners ahead against old rivals Liverpool. It emerges the Frenchman was booked for his over-exuberant celebrations. | HALF-TIME Arsenal lead through an unlikely source, Mathieu Flamini putting the Gunners ahead against old rivals Liverpool. It emerges the Frenchman was booked for his over-exuberant celebrations. |
| 43 mins: The relief among the Arsenal fans is palpable and their team are now stroking the ball around with much more conviction as they head into half-time with a valuable lead. | 43 mins: The relief among the Arsenal fans is palpable and their team are now stroking the ball around with much more conviction as they head into half-time with a valuable lead. |
| 41 mins: GOAL Arsenal 1-0 LiverpoolAlex Hleb slips a beautiful pass through for Cesc Fabregas, who crosses for Mathieu Flamini to bundle in only his second Premiership goal for Arsenal. | 41 mins: GOAL Arsenal 1-0 LiverpoolAlex Hleb slips a beautiful pass through for Cesc Fabregas, who crosses for Mathieu Flamini to bundle in only his second Premiership goal for Arsenal. |
| 38 mins: The frustration is building among the home fans as Arsenal fail to make the most of their possession. Thierry Henry clatters into John Arne Riise in his desperation to get a shot in. | 38 mins: The frustration is building among the home fans as Arsenal fail to make the most of their possession. Thierry Henry clatters into John Arne Riise in his desperation to get a shot in. |
| 33 mins: Jamie Carragher pleads his innocence after bringing down Thierry Henry in the centre circle but referee Mark Clattenburg quickly shows him a yellow card - his first of the season. | 33 mins: Jamie Carragher pleads his innocence after bringing down Thierry Henry in the centre circle but referee Mark Clattenburg quickly shows him a yellow card - his first of the season. |
| 29 mins: Xabi Alonso finds Mark Gonzalez in the box with a stunning pass but the Chilean winger's first touch lets him down and that allows Emmanuel Eboue to recover. | 29 mins: Xabi Alonso finds Mark Gonzalez in the box with a stunning pass but the Chilean winger's first touch lets him down and that allows Emmanuel Eboue to recover. |
| 24 mins: Thierry Henry breaks down the left and crosses but John Arne Riise is there to clear as Alex Hleb lurks. | 24 mins: Thierry Henry breaks down the left and crosses but John Arne Riise is there to clear as Alex Hleb lurks. |
| 21 mins: Just as Liverpool were looking to apply some pressure, Mark Gonzalez puts a corner straight out of play. He gets some unhappy glares from his team-mates. | 21 mins: Just as Liverpool were looking to apply some pressure, Mark Gonzalez puts a corner straight out of play. He gets some unhappy glares from his team-mates. |
| 19 mins: It's developing into an entertaining, free-flowing game at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have had more possession, but Peter Crouch and Dirk Kuyt are making a nuisance of themselves up front for Liverpool. | 19 mins: It's developing into an entertaining, free-flowing game at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have had more possession, but Peter Crouch and Dirk Kuyt are making a nuisance of themselves up front for Liverpool. |
| 14 mins: Liverpool have the ball in the net now. Peter Crouch messes up a first attempt from Dirk Kuyt's cross and then when Steven Gerrard returns the ball, the England striker is offside as he taps in. | 14 mins: Liverpool have the ball in the net now. Peter Crouch messes up a first attempt from Dirk Kuyt's cross and then when Steven Gerrard returns the ball, the England striker is offside as he taps in. |
| 12 mins: Alex Hleb turns the defender and curls in a low shot, but Jose Reina gets down easily to save. The longer Arsenal go without scoring, the more nervous the fans will get after their team's recent proflicacy in front of goal. | 12 mins: Alex Hleb turns the defender and curls in a low shot, but Jose Reina gets down easily to save. The longer Arsenal go without scoring, the more nervous the fans will get after their team's recent proflicacy in front of goal. |
| 11 mins: It's all Arsenal at the moment. Cesc Fabregas skips into the box but scuffs his attempted shot. | 11 mins: It's all Arsenal at the moment. Cesc Fabregas skips into the box but scuffs his attempted shot. |
| 7 mins: Alex Hleb lofts a lovely ball to Robin van Persie, but the Dutchman can't control the ball and Liverpool clear. | 7 mins: Alex Hleb lofts a lovely ball to Robin van Persie, but the Dutchman can't control the ball and Liverpool clear. |
| 2 mins: Drama already... Robin van Persie has the ball in the net but he is rightly booked for the most obvious of handballs which took the ball past Reds keeper Jose Reina. That's his fifth booking and means he will miss the next game. | 2 mins: Drama already... Robin van Persie has the ball in the net but he is rightly booked for the most obvious of handballs which took the ball past Reds keeper Jose Reina. That's his fifth booking and means he will miss the next game. |
| 1604 BST: Arsenal get the game under way. | 1604 BST: Arsenal get the game under way. |
| PRE-MATCH BUILD-UP (all times BST) | PRE-MATCH BUILD-UP (all times BST) |
| 1602: A minute's silence is observed on Remembrance Sunday. | 1602: A minute's silence is observed on Remembrance Sunday. |
| 1557: The teams are out on the pitch at a chilly but dry Emirates Stadium. | 1557: The teams are out on the pitch at a chilly but dry Emirates Stadium. |
| 1554: With Tomas Rosicky injured, Mathieu Flamini comes into Arsenal's midfield and it looks like Thierry Henry will be on his own up front - unless Robin van Persie joins him. | 1554: With Tomas Rosicky injured, Mathieu Flamini comes into Arsenal's midfield and it looks like Thierry Henry will be on his own up front - unless Robin van Persie joins him. |
| 1548: With a mischievous grin, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez confirms Steven Gerrard will stay on the right of midfield, with Bolo Zenden replacing Momo Sissoko in the middle. | 1548: With a mischievous grin, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez confirms Steven Gerrard will stay on the right of midfield, with Bolo Zenden replacing Momo Sissoko in the middle. |
| 1527: The team news is in and there's a shock for Arsenal fans: keeper Jens Lehmann is absent with a sore throat and is replaced by Manuel Almunia. Bolo Zenden replaces the injured Momo Sissoko for Liverpool, while Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch lead the attack. | 1527: The team news is in and there's a shock for Arsenal fans: keeper Jens Lehmann is absent with a sore throat and is replaced by Manuel Almunia. Bolo Zenden replaces the injured Momo Sissoko for Liverpool, while Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch lead the attack. |
| 1524: The final whistle goes at the Madejski Stadium ad Reading pull off a surprisingly comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham. Back down to earth for Spurs after last Sunday's win over Chelsea. | 1524: The final whistle goes at the Madejski Stadium ad Reading pull off a surprisingly comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham. Back down to earth for Spurs after last Sunday's win over Chelsea. |
| 1446: Arsene Wenger has finally broken his silence on his touchline argy-bargy with West Ham boss Alan Pardew. "I believe there was no need to make any more out of it than what happened," he says in today's match programme. "Also I thought it was necessary to be quiet for a while and to focus on the team, and what we want to achieve." | 1446: Arsene Wenger has finally broken his silence on his touchline argy-bargy with West Ham boss Alan Pardew. "I believe there was no need to make any more out of it than what happened," he says in today's match programme. "Also I thought it was necessary to be quiet for a while and to focus on the team, and what we want to achieve." |
| TEAM LINE-UPS | TEAM LINE-UPS |
| Arsenal: Almunia, Eboue, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Hleb, Silva, Fabregas, Flamini, Van Persie, Henry. Subs: Poom, Senderos,Adebayor, Hoyte, Walcott. | Arsenal: Almunia, Eboue, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Hleb, Silva, Fabregas, Flamini, Van Persie, Henry. Subs: Poom, Senderos,Adebayor, Hoyte, Walcott. |
| Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Hyypia, Carragher, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Zenden, Gonzalez, Crouch, Kuyt. Subs: Dudek, Agger, Pennant, Bellamy, Warnock. | Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Hyypia, Carragher, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Zenden, Gonzalez, Crouch, Kuyt. Subs: Dudek, Agger, Pennant, Bellamy, Warnock. |