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But Liverpool soon hit their straps and were ahead midway through the first-half through Gakpo.

From an earlier chance, the Dutchman just ghosted back onside, with neither of the Arsenal central defenders picking him up.

Salah's excellent throughball freed Dominik Szoboszlai, who had the freedom of the pitch down the right.

Raya did all he could to intervene but the Liverpool star skipped past him and presented the ball to Diaz, who had the simple job of sliding it home into an empty net.

If anything, those two ruthless minutes from the home side showed how much better they have been than Arsenal this season - and why they have justifiably won the title.

With Liverpool playing out the final throws of the current campaign, it appears that boss Arne Slot is already starting to think about next term.

Sunday's showdown with Arsenal was the first game at Anfield since Trent Alexander-Arnold announced his departure.

And he was named on the bench in favour of Conor Bradley.

It was the Brazilian's sixth career goal against Liverpool.

Martinelli found a foothold for Arsenal at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)

Another Arsenal star who has a handy knack of finding the back of the net against Liverpool is Merino - and he repeated the trick at Anfield on Sunday.

But Merino reacted to nod home into the unguarded net.

He has now scored home and away against Liverpool this term, having netted nine goals throughout the campaign.

If Arsenal are to have another push for the title next term, the Spanish midfielder would certainly be a useful option to have.

Just as it looked as though Merino had done enough to earn Arsenal a point, he very quickly changed into a villain.
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