Liverpool player ratings vs Arsenal: Alisson error haunts Reds with two 5/10s in defeat

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LIVERPOOL 0-1 ARSENAL: The Reds were narrowly beaten in a game of fine margins. 18:26, Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Updated: 18:26, Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal defeated Liverpool (Image: Getty)Liverpool were narrowly beaten by Arsenal in a game of fine margins that was ultimately decided by a mistake from Alisson Becker.

More Info.They piled on the pressure in the closing stages, but couldn't find a leveller before the final whistle as the Gunners held on to secure a valuable three points in the Premier League title race.Express Sport rates and slates the Liverpool players following today's slender defeat...Make sure you don't miss the biggest sports news and strongest opinion by making the Daily Express one of your Google preferred sources.The Reds played well for the most part but couldn't get an equaliser (Image: Getty)Liverpool player ratings vs ArsenalAlisson Becker - 5Made a couple of decent saves but gave the ball away for Arsenal's early goal with a poor pass to nobody in particular. Kept his composure against Havertz for the majority of the game and didn't do much wrong in possession.Virgil van Dijk - 6Used the ball well to help Liverpool build attacks from the very back.

Started slowly like his other midfield team-mates but got better as the match progressed.Alexis Mac Allister - 7Blazed a free header over the crossbar when he really should have scored, but was Liverpool's best midfielder despite taking a while to get into the game. Looked lively as Liverpool chased the game but couldn't get a late goal.Lewis Koumas - 6Got a run-out in the final 10 minutes.