Reds, who have already entered the field with the guaranteed title, opened 2-0, but took the draw; Martinelli scored one of the goals of the Gunners, deputy leader of the English Championship
After conceding two goals in the first half, he showed him reaction power and drew 2-2 with this Sunday (11) in Anfield for the penultimate round of the English championship. The Brazilian scored the first goal of visitors, who still dream of the Premier League runner-up. Already guaranteed as champion with four rounds in advance, Liverpool opened an advantage with goals from Gakpo and Luis Díaz after the initial stage, taking advantage of the spaces left by the defense of Arsenal. Even with more possession, the team led by Mikel Arteta did not get any finish in the goal defended by Alisson in the first half.
On the way back, Arsenal kept the same players, but with a more offensive attitude. After 2 minutes, Martinelli scored the first goal of the Londrina team. The draw came at 25, with Merino. Merino himself, however, was expelled 34 minutes after receiving the second yellow card, which made Liverpool press in search of victory in the final minutes. Robertson swayed the net at 52, but the goal was annulled for a miss in the bid.
With the result, Arsenal reached 68 points and follows the vice-leadership, two ahead of Newcastle, who earlier beat Chelsea 2-0. Manchester City appears close behind, with 65 points. Liverpool, already champion, adds 83. In the next round, Arsenal hosts Newcastle in direct confrontation for second place, on Sunday (18). Liverpool faces Brighton on Monday (19).
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Felipe Cerqueira
