And now the Gunners prevailed once again. Arsenal fans have been reacting to Unai Emery's positive start to the season with new club Villarreal, who sit top of La Liga with the season still in its infancy. It was a bit of a scrappy match which Liverpool had the better of. Liverpool have tended to play a second XI giving chances to the likes of the impressive Curtis Jones. The momentum both sides had for various stages has just gone from the game at the moment and it's back to feeling a bit flat. ARSENAL - Leno, Cédric, dos Santos, Holding, Kolasinac, Willock, Xhaka, Pepe, Ceballos, Saka, Nketiah; Subs - Tierney, Lacazette, Runarsson, Maitland-Niles, David Luiz, Nelson, Elneny. Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99. Jota latches on to a long ball, beats his man and hits a left footed shot which Leno does well to save. Graeme Souness has given his thoughts on Tottenham's three-goal collapse against West Ham and whether Jose Mourinho's men were guilty of sitting on their lead. The second period has settled into much the same rhythm as the first. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. for Arsenal. Pepe's unlucky as he takes down the ball well inside the box but can't sort his body out quickly enough to send the shot that followed on target with his right foot. No changes for Liverpool and none for Arsenal . Grujic - Klopp's first signing and something of a forgotten man at Anfield. @DiogoJota18 makes his first start. Here is how Standard Sport's David Lynch believes Liverpool will set up tonight, with new recruit Jota leading the line after his home debut goal against Arsenal on Monday... Granit Xhaka takes on the skipper's armband for Arsenal this evening. Indian superfood 'ghee': 6 benefits of this ingredient that you m... Sabyasachi Mukherjee designs uniforms for Jaiselmer school, internet loves... Only 9 auspicious days for those who are looking to get married in 2020, kn... Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 in Premier League, maintain 100 percent record in season. Elneny misses - good height for the keeper and it's a good save by Adrian. "Joel is the same as what I said last week, he will be ready [after] the international break and use the time to prepare the Everton game.". Divock Origi and Joe Gomez replace Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Yes, Liverpool faced Arsenal just three days ago. Gunners win penalty shootout 5-4 plus Carabao Cup quarter-final draw, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} Comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} Comments{{/singleComment}}, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} comments{{/singleComment}}, Show{{#moreThan3}} {{value_total}}{{/moreThan3}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. We saw four goals at Anfield on Monday and with so many changes expected from both managers, it could result in a very open contest with a flurry of goals. Sudden death now. Minamino shot against the crossbar rather than into the empty net. It's round two of the Reds vs the Gunners, this time in the League Cup. #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/T8eGuBMZX7. Grujic has another effort which Leno gets down to well to make another crucial save. Cedric finds Saka unmarked at the back post - it's a great chance but Nico Williams does well to get back and force a corner. He then finds himself in even more space a minute later, getting in behind the Liverpool defence. Watch live now on Sky Sports Football pic.twitter.com/Ml2eDoTHYC. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno, defender Rob Holding and midfielder Granit Xhaka are the ones who’ll get a second stab at the Reds. This time Leno punches out, the Reds play down the left and Jota gets n a good cross that is fired just wide by Grujic. In attack, Eddie Nketiah is expected to lead the line after scoring in the last round against Leicester City and he should be flanked by Nicolas Pepe and Reiss Nelson. That was a disappointment given his tendency to sprinkle a little magic dust before disappearing every six months, but it is quite the dilemma weighing up the best line-up when such cash is at stake. An Arsenal player in full kit and a bib? As has been the case throughout this competition, the teamsheets also said as much about imminent transfers as matchwinners. It's been a slow start to the second half, however, as was the case in the first, Arsenal have looked the stronger. Leno saves his initial shot before making another top class save to deny another Grujic header. From the resulting corner Leno then saves from a Grujic header. 0 - This is the first of the last seven meetings between Arsenal and Liverpool in all competitions to see no goals scored in the first half; the two clubs' last six clashes had seen a combined 18 first half goals before tonight. #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/mbLsIa6hS3. Arsenal squeezed past Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to advance to the League Cup quarter-finals on Thursday after a goalless 90 minutes. LIVERPOOL- Adrian, Williams, Williams, van Dijk, Milner, Grujic, Jones, H Wilson, Jota, Minamino, Salah; Subs - Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Gomez, Robertson, Origi, Kelleher, Elliott. Grujic shots from distance low to the keeper's left. Arsenal goal-keeper Bernd Leno was instrumental as he saved two penalties in the shootout. The Gunners also appealed for a penalty in stoppage time when James Milner fell and handled the ball. Arsenal took the lead in the Premier League on Monday night through Alexandre Lacazette but were ultimately overwhelmed as Liverpool turned in one of the most polished performances of the season. That's strange - Jones passes to Salah and the Egyptian has a great shooting opportunity but he doesn't take it...hope he's feeling ok. His resulting pass goes astray and that sort of sums up the half so far - neatish but not much to write about. "He will not be involved on Thursday and also not on Sunday.". It has been really intriguing to see Pepe take to this new role - he seems to be enjoying it which is always a plus. As Chris Bascombe wrote about the Liverpool performance: “Liverpool’s first-half performance was scintillating. Maitland-Niles comes on for Saka. It also proved to be a huge reality check for an Arsenal side that has looked impressive since the arrival of Mikel Arteta in the dugout. Arsenal have made four changes from the side that beat Leicester in the Cup last week - Xhaka is captain. Shootouts: Third successive shootout between Arsenal and Liverpool in cup competitions. this game needs a spark - who is going to provide it? Pepe drives at the Liverpool defence before hitting a tame shot which does well to reach Adrian in the Liverpool goal. The best was still to come from when Leno stood firm against Jota’s 63rd minute volley, although when Adrian’s saved Rob Holding’s close range header he ensured both keepers would be confident for the shoot-out. It is the first time he has done so since being stripped of the captaincy in the aftermath of that ugly row with Gunners fans during the match against Crystal Palace in October 2019. The two teams, who met in the Premier League on Monday night, do battle once more in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Arsenal are having some joy down their left-hand side. Liverpool had to wait until the last minute of the first half to test Leno, Jota involved when forcing the keeper to shove aside the striker’s header. Grujic wins a header from a corner and it falls at the feet of ~Van Dijk who hits it first time from five yards forcing Leno into a super reflex save. Klopp will be inclined to give some of the academy players a run-out and while Arsenal were outclassed last time out, this match will almost certainly see a more positive approach from Arteta's men. Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United Premier League: Live streaming, TOT v... PICS: Mohun Bagan finally lifts I-League champions trophy. It is also available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99, or a three-month pass on offer for £25. Kostas Tsimikas has joined Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip on the sidelines ahead of Liverpool taking on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup tonight. The referee Kevin Friend did not point to the spot and there is no VAR in the competition. Leno is a busy boy at the moment. Cedric plays a great ball in for Saka but Neco Williams recovers well to clear the ball once the youngster brings it down. The hosts see most of the early ball. during their 7-2 victory over Lincoln last time out. 15 minutes to go... Jota is off for Wijnaldum ad Liverpool have made all their changes. It is the penalty kicks against Arteta that Liverpool will now be sick of, the coach also part of the City backroom team that twice beat Klopp’s side in this manner at Wembley. But it is sure to be another entertaining encounter at Anfield. Son Heung-min has revealed the mood inside the dressing room following Tottenham's three-goal collapse to draw with West Ham on Sunday evening. Liverpool XI: Adrian, N. Williams, R. Williams, Van Dijk, Milner, Grujic, Jones, Wilson, Salah, Jota, Minamino, Subs: Kelleher, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Gomez, Robertson, Origi, Elliott, Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Holding, Gabriel, Kolasinac, Ceballos, Willock, Xhaka, Pepe, Nketiah, Saka, Subs: Runarsson, David Luiz, Tierney, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Nelson, Lacazette. Despite the ease with which the visitor found space, hopes for an open encounter were short-lived, even with the unexpected presence of Mohamed Salah in the home side. ...after a fairly uneventful game. Arsenal overcame Liverpool on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Stick with us for all your team news and updates. This match will be played behind closed doors at Anfield with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus. Milner's corner finds Grujic who knocks into van Dijk's path. Meanwhile, Stoke City stunned Aston Villa 1-0 away from home, whereas, Brentford demolished Fulham 3-0. No penalty given. Pepe swings a deep cross in after a corner for Holding to head towards goal but Adrian keeps it out. Virgil van Dijk injures cruciate ligament and faces race to return this season, Sergio Aguero roundly condemned for touching match official Sian Massey-Ellis, Liverpool's old weaknesses return as Everton rise to Carlo Ancelotti's standards, Callum Robinson given all clear to play for West Brom against Burnley after period of isolation, Marcelo Bielsa not drawing conclusions about his Leeds side just yet despite strong start, Rangers must avoid false dawn syndrome after Old Firm delight. Grujic wins a header from a corner and it falls at the feet of ~Van Dijk who hits it first time from five yards forcing Leno into a super reflex save. Leno made some good saves and Arteta will be happy with the defensive solidity shown by his Arsenal side. Grujic gets a header in minutes later but it goes wide. Last season, Liverpool and Arsenal played out a 5-5 thriller at Anfield, before the Reds won the shootout. The surprise inclusion of Wilson, meanwhile, suggested there are no takers yet for the Welshman so far in this window, or at least not at Liverpool’s asking price. Here is how Standard Sport's Simon Collings sees Mikel Arteta lining up at Anfield this evening.... Arsenal predicted lineup (3-4-3): Leno; Holding, Luiz, Gabriel; Cedric, Willock, Ceballos, Saka; Pepe, Nketiah, Nelson. Follow your club now for first access to all our news, views and analysis. There should be changes in midfield too, with youngster Joe Willock primed to start in the middle alongside Real Madrid loanee Dani Ceballos.
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