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Liverpool knocks out Arsenal to face Chelsea in Carabao cup final

However, Liverpool knocks out Arsenal as the Gunners slowly succumbs to Liverpool's fierce tactics...Diogo Jota opened the scoresheet...

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Liverpool knocks out Arsenal - Sportz Point

A heroic performance in the first leg, Arsenal started the second leg positively as well. However, Liverpool knocks out Arsenal as the Gunners slowly succumbs to the Reds' fierce tactics. Diogo Jota opened the scoresheet for Liverpool in the 19th minute of the game after his mistimed shot found the back of the net.

But before Liverpool opened the scoring, The Gunners had their shares of attack in the first 15 minutes; Followed By a brilliant free-kick from Alexander Lacazette, which hit the crossbar after a fingertip saves from Caoimhin Kelleher.

Liverpool knocks out Arsenal - Sportz Point

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Liverpool knocks out Arsenal: The Second half:

Mikel Arteta's side saw them losing grip on the game as they failed to recreate their performances from the first leg. Liverpool eventually built into the better side, and Jota bagged his second in the 77th minute to put the game well and truly out of reach. It fully fell apart for Arsenal as the game dragged on. Substitute Thomas Partey was sent off for two yellows in a span of three minutes; Giving Arteta another needless selection headache.

In conclusion, Liverpool's performance kept the Gunners at Bay as they failed to take control of the game. So it's Liverpool vs Chelsea in the EFL Carabao Cup which is due on 27th February.

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