Despite Arsenal’s challenges, Liverpool approached their Premier League Round 9 visit to the Emirates with some apprehension. The match’s progression over the full 90 minutes demonstrated just how tough it was for the Reds to secure even a point in North London.

Falling behind twice, Liverpool had to rely on their key stars, including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, to avoid defeat and maintain their pursuit of Manchester City in the league standings.

Here’s a breakdown of Liverpool’s performance in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates, as reviewed by BongDa.com.vn.

Goalkeeper and Defense

Caoimhin Kelleher (6.7/10)

Though he conceded twice, Kelleher remained composed under Arsenal’s pressure and performed admirably in Alisson Becker’s absence, proving he could be Liverpool’s go-to option.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.0/10)

Often reliant on Ibrahima Konate’s support, Alexander-Arnold met expectations in his passing and offensive play, sparking both of Liverpool’s goals with his creativity.

Ibrahima Konate (7.0/10)

Calm and composed as always, the French center-back delivered a confident performance but missed a few crucial moments due to lapses in focus.

Virgil van Dijk (7.6/10)

The Liverpool captain once again showcased his quality against Arsenal, performing solidly in defense and heading in a vital equalizer in the 18th minute to keep Liverpool in the game.

Andrew Robertson (6.7/10)

The Scottish international appeared fatigued and sluggish, struggling on the left flank in his duel with Bukayo Saka. Robertson was also beaten too easily for Arsenal’s opening goal.

Midfield

Alexis Mac Allister (6.2/10)

Though Mac Allister’s effort was clear, the Argentine had a limited individual impact, frequently outmatched by Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.

Ryan Gravenberch (6.7/10)

A surprisingly subdued performance from the Dutch midfielder, who has usually excelled in the number 6 role under coach Arne Slot. He occasionally seemed out of sync with his teammates.

Curtis Jones (6.7/10)

Unlike his standout showing against Chelsea, Curtis Jones had limited involvement in Liverpool’s offensive play against Arsenal.

Attack

Mohamed Salah (7.3/10)

Despite facing persistent pressure from Jurrien Timber, the Egyptian forward managed to make a critical impact, scoring the 2-2 equalizer for Arne Slot’s side in the 81st minute.