LIVERPOOL produced a fine display to beat Arsenal at Anfield and boost their top four chances.
By CHARLIE PHILLIPPE
Arsenal, who started with Alexis Sanchez on the bench, were behind early as Sadio Mane found Roberto Firmino just outside the six-yard area and the Brazilian slotted home.
Liverpool almost had a second when Philippe Coutinho struck from distance, but Petr Cech produced a fine save.
But the Reds did find a second before half-time when Firmino found Mane, and he finished beautifully from 12 yards out.
After the break Olivier Giroud almost pulled one back for Arsenal when he headed towards goal, but Simon Mignolet reacted sharply and pushed the ball on to the bar.
Arsene Wenger brought on Sanchez, and the Chilean made a huge difference, threading the ball through to Danny Welbeck who chipped the ball over the advancing Mignolet to get Arsenal back in the game.
Liverpool went looking for a goal to ease the nerves around Anfield, and Joel Matip with a close range glancing header whch forced Cech into a save.
Divock Origi then hit the post with a powerful header but Georginio Wijnaldum scored late to seal the victory.
By CHARLIE PHILLIPPE
Liverpool almost had a second when Philippe Coutinho struck from distance, but Petr Cech produced a fine save.
But the Reds did find a second before half-time when Firmino found Mane, and he finished beautifully from 12 yards out.
After the break Olivier Giroud almost pulled one back for Arsenal when he headed towards goal, but Simon Mignolet reacted sharply and pushed the ball on to the bar.
Liverpool went looking for a goal to ease the nerves around Anfield, and Joel Matip with a close range glancing header whch forced Cech into a save.
Divock Origi then hit the post with a powerful header but Georginio Wijnaldum scored late to seal the victory.
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