FULL TIME ARSENAL 1-1 LIVERPOOL: Nicklas Bendtner's equaliser earns Arsenal a point which is not enough for their title aspirations with Liverpool no doubt the happier with this second 1-1 draw at the Emirates inside three days.
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Arsenal come forward again and it's a great chance for Alex Hleb to win it but he cannot control the ball six yards out with just Jose Reina to beat and Liverpool clear.
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Nicklas Bendtner tries to flick the ball on for Cesc Fabregas but it is a poor pass and Liverpool clear.
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Three minutes of injury time go up on the board and Arsenal really do need to find a winner here if they are to have any chance of winning the title.
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Nicklas Bendtner thinks he is fouled on the edge of the area by Martin Skrtel but nothing is given as Liverpool's defence is standing firm.
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Both teams are enjoying plenty of the ball but neither looks like carving out a winning effort here.
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Liverpool win a corner now and it is played in John Arne Riise but Nicklas Bendtner clears the danger for the Gunners.
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Both sides are going for it and chances are being created at either end of the field in these closing stages.
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Andriy Voronin gets a second great chance but after going wide of the goal to get past Manuel Almunia he stumbles when trying to convert the ball from an acute angle.
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William Gallas is back on too so Arsenal are back to full numbers again for the final eight minutes.
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Substitution
A third change for Arsenal with Mathieu Flamini being replaced by the attack-minded Alex Hleb.
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Substitution
Liverpool look like they are going for it too with Peter Crouch going off to be replaced by Fernando Torres.
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Peter Crouch plays a ball in for Andriy Voronin who snatches at his effort from six yards aout and the ball flies over. A great chance for Liverpool.
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Arsenal must carry on with ten men as William Gallas has been forced off to get some treatment.
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Nicklas Bendtner bursts into the area for Arsenal but his ball across into the middle is cut out by Jamie Carragher before it can be converted.
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Liverpool are just having a little more of the ball her but it looks like Arsenal will try and go for broke in the final 10 minutes or so.
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Substitution
Liverpool make a change now with Andriy Voronin coming on in place of Yossi Benayoun.
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Liverpool are just enjoying a brief spell of possession here but Peter Crouch's attempted overhead kick is well over the bar.
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Substitution
Arsene Wenger makes another change with Premier League debutant Armand Traore going off and Gael Clichy comes on.
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Emmanuel Adebayor puts a cheeky cross into the area but a foul puts an end to that scoring chance.
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Nicklas Bendtner tees up Mathieu Flamini outside the area to the right of goal and his low effort is well held by Jose Reina.
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Arsenal break again through Nicklas Bendtner and he passes to Cesc Fabregas whose shot at goal is blocked by Jamie Carragher.
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Yellow Card
Emmanuel Eboue is the first Arsenal player booked for connecting with the face of John Arne Riise going for a high ball.
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Substitution
A big change here as Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard comes on in place of Jermaine Pennant.
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Liverpool make a brief foray up the pitch now but John Arne Riise's cross into the area is too close to Manuel Almunia who gathers comfortably.
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Another corner for Arsenal but Cesc Fabregas' ball in is headed away by Damien Plessis as Liverpool survive.
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Theo Walcott needs some treatment but is okay despite a strong but fair tackle from Damien Plessis in the middle of the pitch.
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Liverpool are under the cosh at the moment as Emmanuel Adebayor is already having an impact on the game while Theo Walcott looks to have found an extra yard.
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Substitution
A change now as Arsene Wenger is going for more goals with defender Justin Hoyte going off and Emmanuel Adebayor comes on to join the attack.
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The goal has rejuvenated the Gunners as they come flying forward at every opportunity as they look to get a second quickly.
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Goal
ARSENAL 1-1 LIVERPOOL: Cesc Fabregas puts an inswinging free kick into the box and NICKLAS BENDTNER gets up to head home.
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Yellow Card
Jermaine Pennant lunges in on Armand Traore and brings him down to earn himself a yellow card.
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Arsenal win a corner at the other end which is played in by Cesc Fabregas but Kolo Toure's header from six yards is wide of the post.
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Steve Finnan whips in a cross from the right but it is too high for Peter Crouch and his header down is easily gathered by Manuel Almunia.
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Peter Crouch controls the ball well 25 yards from goal but his shot is poor and it drifts harmlessly wide of the goal.
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Arsenal have started brightly in this half without really troubling the Liverpool defence which they will need to do.
Second half
We are up and running at the Emirates for the second half with Liverpool looking to maintain this level of display and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will no doubt want a lot more from his side.
Half time
HALF TIME ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL: Peter Crouch hands the Reds a just about deserved lead at the break as Arsenal have failed to really get out of the blocks at the Emirates.
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Arsenal are trying to press as we approach the interval but Liverpool's defence has not looked in any real danger since scoring.
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The pressure is on the Gunners now and they only have themselves to blame, although you could argue it was their best spell of the match when Liverpool scored.
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Goal
ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL: PETER CROUCH controls the ball from a Yossi Benayoun flick on the edge of the area and fires his shot past Manuel Almunia to give Liverpool a lead they probably deserve.
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Jamie Carragher concedes a corner which is cleared well up field as Liverpool look to break but John Arne Riise's shot into the area is blocked and cleared by the Gunners.
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Arsenal go close again here with Emmanuel Eboue beating the offside flag and going down the right but his ball into the middle is cut out before Cesc Fabregas can convert.
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At last Arsenal carve out good opportunity as Theo Walcott plays in Nicklas Bendtner but he shoots straight at Jose Reina from inside the area.
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This is the longest run Arsenal have been on without a win at the Emirates and it looks like continuing if they don't step it up a gear. Cesc Fabregas does get a low shot in but it's wide of the post.
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It seems that Arsenal are relying too heavily on going through the middle rather than using the wings as Liverpool break quickly on them but Yossi Benayoun's shot is poor and across the face of goal.
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Yellow Card
A first yellow card of the afternoon as John Arne Riise is booked for clattering Gilberto Silva.
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John Arne Riise plays a free kick into the Arsenal area but it fails to beat Justin Hoyte who heads clear and Arsenal breathe easily..
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John Arne Riise's throws in to Alvaro Arbeloa and his cross into the area is easy for Manuel Almunia to come out and collect for Arsenal.
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Arsenal's attacking prowess is summed up by Kolo Toure who just blasts an 80-yard ball upfield which runs straight through to Jose Reina.
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More good build up play by Liverpool but they are struggling to carve out a decent chance with debutant Damien Plessis smashing his shot high over the top from 30 yards.
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For all of Liverpool's good possession they are struggling to break down the Arsenal back line with only two half chances created so far.
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A great link up here as Peter Crouch threads a lovely ball in for John Arne Riise who blasted his shot over with his right-foot on the edge of the area. He should have done a lot better with that.
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Rafael Benitez will be the happier of the two managers as his much-changed side has pressed well in the opening exchanges while the Gunners have looked below par.
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Liverpool almost get in here as Jermaine Pennant heads the ball down into the path of Peter Crouch but it skids off the slippy surface and into the area for Manuel Almunia.
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Martin Skrtel looks to have fouled Theo Walcott but only a corner is given. The ball is played in and Jose Manuel Reina gets a punch to it just before Kolo Toure can head in.
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A lively first 10 minutes but that Peter Crouch effort aside nothing to get excited about with regards to scoring chances.
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Yossi Benayoun slots the ball through to Peter Crouch but the lanky hitman is a yard offside much to the relief of the Gunners defence.
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Good build up play by Arsenal who have come to life in the past few minutes but Liverpool's defence has thwarted them so far.
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Liverpool push forward again but the move breaks down on the edge of the Arsenal area when Yossi Benayoun slips over.
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Jermaine Pennant plays the corner into the Arsenal area but the referee sees pushing in the box and awards a free kick to the Gunners.
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Peter Crouch almost draws first blood with a great strike from 30 yards which has Manuel Almunia at full stretch to tip it over the top.
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A good early pace to the game in the opening exchanges here with no side really creating any chances at the moment.
Kickoff
It's part two of this week's trilogy of games between these two clubs as the Champions League is put to one side for Premier League points. Arsenal still have title aspirations, while Liverpool are looking to strengthen their hold on fourth spot.
Only goalkeeper Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel retain their places.
Awaiting Kickoff
French youngster Damien Plessis is handed his Reds debut with England striker Peter Crouch back in attack. Captain Steven Gerrard is on the bench along with leading scorer Fernando Torres.
Awaiting Kickoff
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez makes eight changes to his starting XI from the side which drew against the Gunners in Champions League quarter-final first leg for the Premier League trip to the Emirates Stadium.
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who scored in the 1-1 draw in the Champions League clash between the same sides on Wednesday night, is among the substitutes.
Awaiting Kickoff
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rings the changes to his side for the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Midfielder Gilberto, Nicklas Bendtner, Armand Traore, Justin Hoyte and Theo Walcott all come in.
Arsenal
Liverpool
Full time
FULL TIME ARSENAL 1-1 LIVERPOOL: Nicklas Bendtner's equaliser earns Arsenal a point which is not enough for their title aspirations with Liverpool no doubt the happier with this second 1-1 draw at the Emirates inside three days.
Arsenal come forward again and it's a great chance for Alex Hleb to win it but he cannot control the ball six yards out with just Jose Reina to beat and Liverpool clear.
Nicklas Bendtner tries to flick the ball on for Cesc Fabregas but it is a poor pass and Liverpool clear.
Three minutes of injury time go up on the board and Arsenal really do need to find a winner here if they are to have any chance of winning the title.
Nicklas Bendtner thinks he is fouled on the edge of the area by Martin Skrtel but nothing is given as Liverpool's defence is standing firm.
Both teams are enjoying plenty of the ball but neither looks like carving out a winning effort here.
Liverpool win a corner now and it is played in John Arne Riise but Nicklas Bendtner clears the danger for the Gunners.
Both sides are going for it and chances are being created at either end of the field in these closing stages.
Andriy Voronin gets a second great chance but after going wide of the goal to get past Manuel Almunia he stumbles when trying to convert the ball from an acute angle.
William Gallas is back on too so Arsenal are back to full numbers again for the final eight minutes.
Substitution
A third change for Arsenal with Mathieu Flamini being replaced by the attack-minded Alex Hleb.
Substitution
Liverpool look like they are going for it too with Peter Crouch going off to be replaced by Fernando Torres.
Peter Crouch plays a ball in for Andriy Voronin who snatches at his effort from six yards aout and the ball flies over. A great chance for Liverpool.
Arsenal must carry on with ten men as William Gallas has been forced off to get some treatment.
Nicklas Bendtner bursts into the area for Arsenal but his ball across into the middle is cut out by Jamie Carragher before it can be converted.
Liverpool are just having a little more of the ball her but it looks like Arsenal will try and go for broke in the final 10 minutes or so.
Substitution
Liverpool make a change now with Andriy Voronin coming on in place of Yossi Benayoun.
Liverpool are just enjoying a brief spell of possession here but Peter Crouch's attempted overhead kick is well over the bar.
Substitution
Arsene Wenger makes another change with Premier League debutant Armand Traore going off and Gael Clichy comes on.
Emmanuel Adebayor puts a cheeky cross into the area but a foul puts an end to that scoring chance.
Nicklas Bendtner tees up Mathieu Flamini outside the area to the right of goal and his low effort is well held by Jose Reina.
Arsenal break again through Nicklas Bendtner and he passes to Cesc Fabregas whose shot at goal is blocked by Jamie Carragher.
Yellow Card
Emmanuel Eboue is the first Arsenal player booked for connecting with the face of John Arne Riise going for a high ball.
Substitution
A big change here as Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard comes on in place of Jermaine Pennant.
Liverpool make a brief foray up the pitch now but John Arne Riise's cross into the area is too close to Manuel Almunia who gathers comfortably.
Another corner for Arsenal but Cesc Fabregas' ball in is headed away by Damien Plessis as Liverpool survive.
Theo Walcott needs some treatment but is okay despite a strong but fair tackle from Damien Plessis in the middle of the pitch.
Liverpool are under the cosh at the moment as Emmanuel Adebayor is already having an impact on the game while Theo Walcott looks to have found an extra yard.
Substitution
A change now as Arsene Wenger is going for more goals with defender Justin Hoyte going off and Emmanuel Adebayor comes on to join the attack.
The goal has rejuvenated the Gunners as they come flying forward at every opportunity as they look to get a second quickly.
Goal
ARSENAL 1-1 LIVERPOOL: Cesc Fabregas puts an inswinging free kick into the box and NICKLAS BENDTNER gets up to head home.
Yellow Card
Jermaine Pennant lunges in on Armand Traore and brings him down to earn himself a yellow card.
Arsenal win a corner at the other end which is played in by Cesc Fabregas but Kolo Toure's header from six yards is wide of the post.
Steve Finnan whips in a cross from the right but it is too high for Peter Crouch and his header down is easily gathered by Manuel Almunia.
Peter Crouch controls the ball well 25 yards from goal but his shot is poor and it drifts harmlessly wide of the goal.
Arsenal have started brightly in this half without really troubling the Liverpool defence which they will need to do.
Second half
We are up and running at the Emirates for the second half with Liverpool looking to maintain this level of display and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will no doubt want a lot more from his side.
Half time
HALF TIME ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL: Peter Crouch hands the Reds a just about deserved lead at the break as Arsenal have failed to really get out of the blocks at the Emirates.
Arsenal are trying to press as we approach the interval but Liverpool's defence has not looked in any real danger since scoring.
The pressure is on the Gunners now and they only have themselves to blame, although you could argue it was their best spell of the match when Liverpool scored.
Goal
ARSENAL 0-1 LIVERPOOL: PETER CROUCH controls the ball from a Yossi Benayoun flick on the edge of the area and fires his shot past Manuel Almunia to give Liverpool a lead they probably deserve.
Jamie Carragher concedes a corner which is cleared well up field as Liverpool look to break but John Arne Riise's shot into the area is blocked and cleared by the Gunners.
Arsenal go close again here with Emmanuel Eboue beating the offside flag and going down the right but his ball into the middle is cut out before Cesc Fabregas can convert.
At last Arsenal carve out good opportunity as Theo Walcott plays in Nicklas Bendtner but he shoots straight at Jose Reina from inside the area.
This is the longest run Arsenal have been on without a win at the Emirates and it looks like continuing if they don't step it up a gear. Cesc Fabregas does get a low shot in but it's wide of the post.
It seems that Arsenal are relying too heavily on going through the middle rather than using the wings as Liverpool break quickly on them but Yossi Benayoun's shot is poor and across the face of goal.
Yellow Card
A first yellow card of the afternoon as John Arne Riise is booked for clattering Gilberto Silva.
John Arne Riise plays a free kick into the Arsenal area but it fails to beat Justin Hoyte who heads clear and Arsenal breathe easily..
John Arne Riise's throws in to Alvaro Arbeloa and his cross into the area is easy for Manuel Almunia to come out and collect for Arsenal.
Arsenal's attacking prowess is summed up by Kolo Toure who just blasts an 80-yard ball upfield which runs straight through to Jose Reina.
More good build up play by Liverpool but they are struggling to carve out a decent chance with debutant Damien Plessis smashing his shot high over the top from 30 yards.
For all of Liverpool's good possession they are struggling to break down the Arsenal back line with only two half chances created so far.
A great link up here as Peter Crouch threads a lovely ball in for John Arne Riise who blasted his shot over with his right-foot on the edge of the area. He should have done a lot better with that.
Rafael Benitez will be the happier of the two managers as his much-changed side has pressed well in the opening exchanges while the Gunners have looked below par.
Liverpool almost get in here as Jermaine Pennant heads the ball down into the path of Peter Crouch but it skids off the slippy surface and into the area for Manuel Almunia.
Martin Skrtel looks to have fouled Theo Walcott but only a corner is given. The ball is played in and Jose Manuel Reina gets a punch to it just before Kolo Toure can head in.
A lively first 10 minutes but that Peter Crouch effort aside nothing to get excited about with regards to scoring chances.
Yossi Benayoun slots the ball through to Peter Crouch but the lanky hitman is a yard offside much to the relief of the Gunners defence.
Good build up play by Arsenal who have come to life in the past few minutes but Liverpool's defence has thwarted them so far.
Liverpool push forward again but the move breaks down on the edge of the Arsenal area when Yossi Benayoun slips over.
Jermaine Pennant plays the corner into the Arsenal area but the referee sees pushing in the box and awards a free kick to the Gunners.
Peter Crouch almost draws first blood with a great strike from 30 yards which has Manuel Almunia at full stretch to tip it over the top.
A good early pace to the game in the opening exchanges here with no side really creating any chances at the moment.
Kickoff
It's part two of this week's trilogy of games between these two clubs as the Champions League is put to one side for Premier League points. Arsenal still have title aspirations, while Liverpool are looking to strengthen their hold on fourth spot.
Awaiting Kickoff
Liverpool starting XI: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Skrtel, Arbeloa, Plessis, Pennant, Benayoun, Lucas, Riise, Crouch.
Awaiting Kickoff
Only goalkeeper Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel retain their places.
Awaiting Kickoff
French youngster Damien Plessis is handed his Reds debut with England striker Peter Crouch back in attack. Captain Steven Gerrard is on the bench along with leading scorer Fernando Torres.
Awaiting Kickoff
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez makes eight changes to his starting XI from the side which drew against the Gunners in Champions League quarter-final first leg for the Premier League trip to the Emirates Stadium.
Awaiting Kickoff
Arsenal starting XI: Almunia, Justin Hoyte, Gallas, Toure, Traore, Eboue, Fabregas, Silva, Flamini, Bendtner, Walcott.
Awaiting Kickoff
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who scored in the 1-1 draw in the Champions League clash between the same sides on Wednesday night, is among the substitutes.
Awaiting Kickoff
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rings the changes to his side for the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Midfielder Gilberto, Nicklas Bendtner, Armand Traore, Justin Hoyte and Theo Walcott all come in.