According to Africa Top Sports.com, Arsenal suffered a humiliating defeat on the Liverpool turf, conceding a 1-5 loss. The Reds dominated with an astonishing 4 goals in just 20 minutes, with M. Skrtel scoring in the 1st and 10th minutes, R. Sterling in the 17th, and D. Sturridge in the 20th. Liverpool continued their onslaught with a fifth goal early in the second half, scored by R. Sterling in the 52nd minute. Arsenal managed to salvage some pride by scoring their only goal in the 69th minute through Mr. Arteta.
Arsène Wenger didn’t mince words in his reaction, acknowledging his team’s poor performance defensively and assuming responsibility for the defeat. He emphasized the need for introspection and improvement, drawing parallels with a previous loss to Manchester City. Wenger credited Liverpool for their performance but expressed disappointment in Arsenal’s showing.
The match was a rollercoaster, especially for Arsenal, who had recently reclaimed the top spot in the standings. However, this defeat could prove costly for their title aspirations.
