Strong win over Arsenal boosts Reds to within one point of leaders Man City
Liverpool's Fabinho celebrates after Roberto Firmino (not pictured) scores their side's second goal
Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool
Report by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove
JURGEN KLOPP’S Liverpool eclipsed Arsenal 2-0 to move within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester City on Wednesday evening.
In front of a raucous crowd of 59,968 in north London the Reds emerged victorious despite the Gunners showing excellent intensity for the opening hour of the match.
On a rain-lashed evening, Mikel Arteta’s side, who had won their previous five Premier League games, gave accomplished Liverpool a tough examination.
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