Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool: Cristhian Mosquera steps up but Gabriel Martinelli struggles
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In a tight match, Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal of the game when he curled home a free-kick with seven minutes of normal time remaining.
The loss is Arsenal’s first of the season and means they now trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by three points.
Simon Collings was at Anfield to see Arsenal in action...
David Raya 6
Guilty of the odd loose pass out from the back, but otherwise his distribution was good.
Won the physical battle and was a threat when getting forward.
William Saliba N/A
Off after just a matter of minutes after picking up an injury when challenging for a header.
An utter rock at the back.
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Riccardo Calafiori 7
Continued his good form this season by keeping Mohamed Salah quiet for much of the game.
Tirelessly defensively and led the Arsenal press.
Martin Zubimendi 7
Sat deep with Rice and held up way in what was, at times, a physical game.
Did not cause Dominik Szoboszlai enough problems, but did work hard defensively.
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Cristhian Mosquera (Saliba 5’) 8
Thrown into a huge game after five minutes and rose to the occasion.
Impressive given he’s only 21.
Eberechi Eze (Martinelli 70’) 6
On for his Arsenal debut and was lively.