Liverpool’s woes in the Premier League continued as they suffered a 3-2 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Reds’ defensive frailties were again exposed as any hopes of a Premier League title challenge were again dented.
Jurgen Klopp’s men found themselves behind after just 58 seconds when Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring.
Liverpool hit back through Darwin Nunez but Bukayo Saka restored the Gunners’ advantage in first-half stoppage-time.
There was to be more entertainment after the interval, with Roberto Firmino getting the Reds level for a second time.
However, Arsenal were gifted a golden chance to take all three points when Thiago Alcantara was adjudged to have fouled Gabriel Jesus inside the area - and Saka tucked home the penalty.
Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.
1. Alisson Becker - 6
No chance with any of the goals. Made some decent saves and claims from crosses. | Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 4
Defensively caught out for both of Arsenal’s first-half goals. Subbed at half-time. | IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images Photo: IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images
3. Joel Matip - 5
Not his most assured displayed in defence. Brought off in the 69th minute. | IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images Photo: IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images
4. Virgil van Dijk - 5
Unable to marshal the back line with authority. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images