Superlative exercise of suffering and honor that Arsenal has done in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals against Liverpool who, despite being with one more man for more than an hour of play, have been unable to enjoy clear chances and score at least one goal at Anfield, which did not occur since April 14, 2021, in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the past Champions against Real Madrid (0-0). In this duel, the ‘reds’ began dominating and saw how the duel was soon put with some advantage: CédricSoares, who was replacing the injured Tomiyasu on the side, withdrew with discomfort in the groin after ten minutes of play.
And if that was not enough, Granit Xhaka left her team with one man less at 25‘after measuring wrong and kicking Diogo Jota in the chest in his attempt to clear. Arteta rebuilt the block, sacrificing Nketiah and playing with five defenders, Lokonga as the axis and Martinelli and Saka sinking as interiors. This is how the ‘gunners’ endured the arreón, even going against them on occasions with Saka as a banner and Lacazette sticking with everyone. In the local block highlighted Minamino, which had the two clearest after the break and missed a ball to empty goal before added time.
