Match report

Arsenal Draws With Liverpool In Thrilling Premier League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
0–0
FT
Liverpool
Liverpool
Jan 8, 2026

In an entertaining yet frustrating encounter for fans, Arsenal held off Liverpool in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Both sides had their moments, with Arsenal’s early yellow card to Luka Trossard and multiple substitutions marking key strategic moves. Liverpool also struggled to break through but earned a late yellow card for Alexander-Arnold Mac Allister.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Arsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool
  • • Arsenal's Luka Trossard receives a yellow card in the 12th minute
  • • Multiple Arsenal substitutions made throughout, including P. Hincapie and E. Eze coming on for Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel Jesus respectively
  • • Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold Mac Allister gets a late yellow card
  • • No goals scored by either side

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 5 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 8 M. Odegaard (M)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 14 V. Gyökeres (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 B. White
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 20 N. Madueke
  • 23 M. Merino
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 12 C. Bradley (D)
  • 5 I. Konate (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 28 F. Woodman
  • 2 J. Gomez
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 73 R. Ngumoha

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    12' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    L. Trossard

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    57' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: M. Lewis-Skelly
  3. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: Gabriel Jesus
  4. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  5. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ødegaard · On: E. Eze
  6. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Saka · On: Noni Madueke
  7. Liverpool
    90'+5 Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Bradley · On: J. Gomez
  8. Liverpool
    90' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mac Allister

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Liverpool
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 3 0
Total Passes 459 509
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 0
xG 0.57 0.31
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 396 453
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early concession of a yellow card to Luka Trossard set the tone for a cautious defensive approach from the home team, limiting Liverpool’s attacking opportunities.
  • ▸ Mid-game substitutions by Arsenal, including bringing on E. Eze and Noni Madueke, helped stabilize their defense and maintain control.