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Arsenal dealt Liverpool’s top-four hopes a substantial blow with an emphatic 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Three goals in the final eight minutes of the first half stunned Liverpool as Hector Bellerin’s curled strike on 37 minutes, Mesut Ozil’s exquisite free-kick three minutes later and Alexis Sanchez’s thunderous effort on the verge of half-time took the game away from Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Jordan Henderson converted a penalty 15 minutes from time after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Bellerin but Emre Can’s dismissal for a second bookable offence 10 minutes later all-but ended the contest.
Olivier Giroud bagged his seventh strike in six Premier League games in stoppage-time with a well-taken, left-footed effort as Arsenal moved up to second in the table.
The result, which leaves Arsenal four points behind leaders Chelsea, is the Gunners’ seventh consecutive league victory as well as their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.
Liverpool, who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since November, remain fifth, five points adrift of Manchester United having played a game more.
Despite the recent scrutiny surrounding his contract negotiations, Brendan Rodgers started Sterling, but it was the absence of captain Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel, who both started three-match bans, which had the greater impact as the visitors made a nervy start.
Santi Cazorla drew a fine save from Simon Mignolet with just three minutes on the clock and the Belgian was called into action two minutes later to deny Aaron Ramsey after Kolo Toure was dispossessed. The Ivorian, however, was on hand to atone for his initial error as he denied Cazorla converting the rebound.
Having weathered the early Arsenal onslaught, Liverpool began to dictate the pace of the game and created two gilt-edged chances to take the lead.
After being put through on goal by Philippe Coutinho, Lazar Markovic opted to square the ball to Sterling but his pass was ill-judged and over-hit allowing Arsenal to clear.
Sterling then squandered a chance himself as he dragged a shot past the target having done well to shake off Laurent Koscielny’s challenge.
Having kept his side in the game in the opening exchanges, Mignolet was helpless as Arsenal struck three times before the break.
First Bellerin cut in off the right flank, stepped inside Alberto Moreno’s weak challenge before producing a fine left-footed strike to break the deadlock.
It was two three minutes later as Ozil, who returned to the starting line-up after recovering from illness, found the same corner of Mignolet’s goal with a stunning free kick from 25 yards.
Sanchez blasted Arsenal’s third in emphatic style on the stroke of half time as his half-volley whistled past Mignolet before nestling in the back of the net.
The Gunners created the first clear chance of the second half ten minutes after the interval but Mignolet was on hand to palm Giroud’s effort over.
His opposite number, David Ospina, was called into action for the first time two minutes later as Can’s near-post effort was tipped out for a corner.
Liverpool were then handed a glimmer of hope when referee Anthony Taylor penalised Bellerin for a clumsy foul on Sterling, and Henderson's strike from 12 yards escaped Ospina’s clutches.
But hopes of a comeback were dashed when Can, who had seen yellow for a challenge on Cazorla and subsequent dissent, lunged in on substitute Welbeck and was sent from the field.
Giroud was not to be denied as he rifled home the fourth from the edge of the area in the closing stages.
Arsenal dealt Liverpool’s top-four hopes a substantial blow with an emphatic 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Three goals in the final eight minutes of the first half stunned Liverpool as Hector Bellerin’s curled strike on 37 minutes, Mesut Ozil’s exquisite free-kick three minutes later and Alexis Sanchez’s thunderous effort on the verge of half-time took the game away from Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Jordan Henderson converted a penalty 15 minutes from time after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Bellerin but Emre Can’s dismissal for a second bookable offence 10 minutes later all-but ended the contest.
Olivier Giroud bagged his seventh strike in six Premier League games in stoppage-time with a well-taken, left-footed effort as Arsenal moved up to second in the table.
The result, which leaves Arsenal four points behind leaders Chelsea, is the Gunners’ seventh consecutive league victory as well as their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.
Liverpool, who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since November, remain fifth, five points adrift of Manchester United having played a game more.
Despite the recent scrutiny surrounding his contract negotiations, Brendan Rodgers started Sterling, but it was the absence of captain Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel, who both started three-match bans, which had the greater impact as the visitors made a nervy start.
Santi Cazorla drew a fine save from Simon Mignolet with just three minutes on the clock and the Belgian was called into action two minutes later to deny Aaron Ramsey after Kolo Toure was dispossessed. The Ivorian, however, was on hand to atone for his initial error as he denied Cazorla converting the rebound.
Having weathered the early Arsenal onslaught, Liverpool began to dictate the pace of the game and created two gilt-edged chances to take the lead.
After being put through on goal by Philippe Coutinho, Lazar Markovic opted to square the ball to Sterling but his pass was ill-judged and over-hit allowing Arsenal to clear.
Sterling then squandered a chance himself as he dragged a shot past the target having done well to shake off Laurent Koscielny’s challenge.
Having kept his side in the game in the opening exchanges, Mignolet was helpless as Arsenal struck three times before the break.
First Bellerin cut in off the right flank, stepped inside Alberto Moreno’s weak challenge before producing a fine left-footed strike to break the deadlock.
It was two three minutes later as Ozil, who returned to the starting line-up after recovering from illness, found the same corner of Mignolet’s goal with a stunning free kick from 25 yards.
Sanchez blasted Arsenal’s third in emphatic style on the stroke of half time as his half-volley whistled past Mignolet before nestling in the back of the net.
The Gunners created the first clear chance of the second half ten minutes after the interval but Mignolet was on hand to palm Giroud’s effort over.
His opposite number, David Ospina, was called into action for the first time two minutes later as Can’s near-post effort was tipped out for a corner.
Liverpool were then handed a glimmer of hope when referee Anthony Taylor penalised Bellerin for a clumsy foul on Sterling, and Henderson's strike from 12 yards escaped Ospina’s clutches.
But hopes of a comeback were dashed when Can, who had seen yellow for a challenge on Cazorla and subsequent dissent, lunged in on substitute Welbeck and was sent from the field.
Giroud was not to be denied as he rifled home the fourth from the edge of the area in the closing stages.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers denied that a week of off-field distractions took their toll as his side crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Arsenal.
The build-up to a match crucial in the race for Champions League places was dominated by speculation regarding the future of Raheem Sterling following his contract stand-off with the club, and Liverpool were blown away as Arsenal scored three times in nine minutes before half-time to take complete control.
Sterling won a second-half penalty, converted by Jordan Henderson, but Arsenal had the final word in a convincing display from the hosts.
Asked if the Sterling situation had played a role, Rodgers told BT Sport, “No, not really. I thought Raheem was outstanding today, in fairness the kid’s done great today.
“It’s not distractions, we were just poor defensively. You see from our record the last six games we haven’t conceded away from home. It’s just a disappointing day when you concede bad goals, you’re always going to be up against it against a team that’s obviously got good confidence.”
Liverpool’s misery was compounded by a late red card for Emre Can, adding to their defensive woes, but Rodgers felt his player had been unlucky to get a second yellow card for what appeared to be a scissor challenge, with his manager saying he had slipped.
“In all fairness, he’s not that type of player,” Rodgers said. “It’s a wonderful surface here, but it’s actually quite greasy, quite slippy with the way they water it. He’s tried to reach around the back with the right foot but then slips with his left and then it looks like a scissor challenge, but I know him well enough to know he’s not like that.”
While Rodgers was left to acknowledge it will now be “very, very difficult” to get back into the top four, his opposite number Arsene Wenger can look up with his side going second ahead of Manchester City’s trip to Crystal Palace on Monday.
“It was a very great day,” Wenger said. “It was an important game today. We had the chance to make a difference with Liverpool and we took the chance.”
Hector Bellerin stunned Liverpool when he cut inside to open the scoring in the 36th minute, swiftly followed by Mesut Ozil’s free-kick and Alexis Sanchez’s strike, with Olivier Giroud capping the afternoon late on.
“It was a first half of quality on both sides,” Wenger said. “I must say Liverpool played well, it was start with big intensity. Their keeper kept them in the game and then they had a good chance before we scored but we were focused, clinical, and I think if you look at the table and see the number of goals we score it’s no coincidence.”
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers denied that a week of off-field distractions took their toll as his side crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Arsenal.
The build-up to a match crucial in the race for Champions League places was dominated by speculation regarding the future of Raheem Sterling following his contract stand-off with the club, and Liverpool were blown away as Arsenal scored three times in nine minutes before half-time to take complete control.
Sterling won a second-half penalty, converted by Jordan Henderson, but Arsenal had the final word in a convincing display from the hosts.
Asked if the Sterling situation had played a role, Rodgers told BT Sport, “No, not really. I thought Raheem was outstanding today, in fairness the kid’s done great today.
“It’s not distractions, we were just poor defensively. You see from our record the last six games we haven’t conceded away from home. It’s just a disappointing day when you concede bad goals, you’re always going to be up against it against a team that’s obviously got good confidence.”
Liverpool’s misery was compounded by a late red card for Emre Can, adding to their defensive woes, but Rodgers felt his player had been unlucky to get a second yellow card for what appeared to be a scissor challenge, with his manager saying he had slipped.
“In all fairness, he’s not that type of player,” Rodgers said. “It’s a wonderful surface here, but it’s actually quite greasy, quite slippy with the way they water it. He’s tried to reach around the back with the right foot but then slips with his left and then it looks like a scissor challenge, but I know him well enough to know he’s not like that.”
While Rodgers was left to acknowledge it will now be “very, very difficult” to get back into the top four, his opposite number Arsene Wenger can look up with his side going second ahead of Manchester City’s trip to Crystal Palace on Monday.
“It was a very great day,” Wenger said. “It was an important game today. We had the chance to make a difference with Liverpool and we took the chance.”
Hector Bellerin stunned Liverpool when he cut inside to open the scoring in the 36th minute, swiftly followed by Mesut Ozil’s free-kick and Alexis Sanchez’s strike, with Olivier Giroud capping the afternoon late on.
“It was a first half of quality on both sides,” Wenger said. “I must say Liverpool played well, it was start with big intensity. Their keeper kept them in the game and then they had a good chance before we scored but we were focused, clinical, and I think if you look at the table and see the number of goals we score it’s no coincidence.”
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Liverpool were soundly beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, as the Reds’ top-four hopes all but disappeared in the process.
Goals: Henderson pen (76); Bellerin (37), Ozil (40), Sanchez (45), Giroud (90)
Sent-off: Can (84)
Pre-match
Brendan Rodgers made three changes to the side that lost 2-1 to Man United 13 days ago, as Liverpool faced Arsenal in a Premier League game of huge importance.
Daniel Sturridge could only find a place on the substitutes’ bench, Adam Lallana missed out through injury and Martin Skrtel was serving the first of his three-match ban.
Kolo Toure came in for the Slovakian, Lucas Leiva made his return from injury in midfield and Lazar Markovic also started.
First-half
Santi Cazorla forced Simon Mignolet into a good save after three minutes, and the Belgian made an even better stop to deny Aaron Ramsey seconds later. The Gunners completely bossed the opening exchanges, and the Reds looked a shambles in defence.
Liverpool had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring in the 19th minute, but Markovic’s pass to Sterling was over-hit with the goal gaping. Coutinho also shot wide from distance, as Rodgers’ men improved after that woeful start.
It was to no avail though, as Arsene Wenger’s side went 1-0 up after 36 minutes. Right-back Hector Bellerin curled a lovely effort past Mignolet, but he glided past Alberto Moreno far too easily.
Two minutes later Arsenal’s lead through Mesut Ozil’s terrific free-kick, and Alexis Sanchez thundered home a third seconds before half-time. The Reds’ Champions League dreams lay in tatters at the break, in what has been an unacceptable display.
Second-half
Sturridge replaced Markovic at the interval, but you couldn’t help but feel it was damage limitation for Liverpool in north London.
Mignolet made a fantastic save to deny Olivier Giroud in the 55th minute, and Emre Can tested David Ospina at the other end.
The match rather predictable petered out during the latter stages of proceedings, with Arsenal happy to protect their lead and Liverpool struggling to muster any kind of fightback.
The Reds did win a penalty with 15 minutes left to play, after Sterling was brought down, and Jordan Henderson just squeezed home the spot-kick.
It proved to be nothing more than a consolation though, and Emre Can’s late sending off and Giroud’s excellent finish rounded off a miserable afternoon for the Reds.
The defeat surely ends Liverpool’s hopes of finishing in the top four this season, and they have failed to show up against both of their Champions League rivals in successive matches.
Liverpool: Mignolet, Can, Toure, Sakho, Allen, Lucas, Moreno, Henderson, Coutinho, Markovic (Sturridge ’46), Sterling.
Subs not used: Jones, Johnson, Lovren, Manquillo, Borini, Brannagan
Arsenal starting XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.
Referee: Anthony Taylor
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Liverpool were soundly beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, as the Reds’ top-four hopes all but disappeared in the process.
Goals: Henderson pen (76); Bellerin (37), Ozil (40), Sanchez (45), Giroud (90)
Sent-off: Can (84)
Pre-match
Brendan Rodgers made three changes to the side that lost 2-1 to Man United 13 days ago, as Liverpool faced Arsenal in a Premier League game of huge importance.
Daniel Sturridge could only find a place on the substitutes’ bench, Adam Lallana missed out through injury and Martin Skrtel was serving the first of his three-match ban.
Kolo Toure came in for the Slovakian, Lucas Leiva made his return from injury in midfield and Lazar Markovic also started.
First-half
Santi Cazorla forced Simon Mignolet into a good save after three minutes, and the Belgian made an even better stop to deny Aaron Ramsey seconds later. The Gunners completely bossed the opening exchanges, and the Reds looked a shambles in defence.
Liverpool had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring in the 19th minute, but Markovic’s pass to Sterling was over-hit with the goal gaping. Coutinho also shot wide from distance, as Rodgers’ men improved after that woeful start.
It was to no avail though, as Arsene Wenger’s side went 1-0 up after 36 minutes. Right-back Hector Bellerin curled a lovely effort past Mignolet, but he glided past Alberto Moreno far too easily.
Two minutes later Arsenal’s lead through Mesut Ozil’s terrific free-kick, and Alexis Sanchez thundered home a third seconds before half-time. The Reds’ Champions League dreams lay in tatters at the break, in what has been an unacceptable display.
Second-half
Sturridge replaced Markovic at the interval, but you couldn’t help but feel it was damage limitation for Liverpool in north London.
Mignolet made a fantastic save to deny Olivier Giroud in the 55th minute, and Emre Can tested David Ospina at the other end.
The match rather predictable petered out during the latter stages of proceedings, with Arsenal happy to protect their lead and Liverpool struggling to muster any kind of fightback.
The Reds did win a penalty with 15 minutes left to play, after Sterling was brought down, and Jordan Henderson just squeezed home the spot-kick.
It proved to be nothing more than a consolation though, and Emre Can’s late sending off and Giroud’s excellent finish rounded off a miserable afternoon for the Reds.
The defeat surely ends Liverpool’s hopes of finishing in the top four this season, and they have failed to show up against both of their Champions League rivals in successive matches.
Liverpool: Mignolet, Can, Toure, Sakho, Allen, Lucas, Moreno, Henderson, Coutinho, Markovic (Sturridge ’46), Sterling.
Subs not used: Jones, Johnson, Lovren, Manquillo, Borini, Brannagan
Arsenal starting XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.
Referee: Anthony Taylor
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Arsenal dealt Liverpool’s top-four hopes a substantial blow with an emphatic 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Three goals in the final eight minutes of the first half stunned Liverpool as Hector Bellerin’s curled strike on 37 minutes, Mesut Ozil’s exquisite free-kick three minutes later and Alexis Sanchez’s thunderous effort on the verge of half-time took the game away from Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Jordan Henderson converted a penalty 15 minutes from time, after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Bellerin, but Emre Can’s dismissal for a second bookable offence 10 minutes later all-but ended the contest.
Olivier Giroud’s bagged his seventh strike in six Premier League games in stoppage-time with a well-taken, left-footed effort as Arsenal moved up to second in the table.
The result, which leaves Arsenal four points behind leaders Chelsea, is the Gunners’ seventh consecutive league victory as well as their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.
Liverpool, who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since November, remain fifth, five points adrift of Manchester United having played a game more.
Despite the recent scrutiny surrounding his contract negotiations, Brendan Rodgers started Sterling, but it was the absence of captain Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel, who both started three-match bans, which had the greater impact as the visitors made a nervy start.
Santi Cazorla drew a fine save from Simon Mignolet with just three minutes on the clock and the Belgian was called into action two minutes to deny Aaron Ramsey after Kolo Toure was dispossessed. The Ivorian, however, was on hand to atone for his initial error as he denied Cazorla converting the rebound.
Having weathered the early Arsenal onslaught, Liverpool began to dictate the pace of the game and created two gilt-edged chances to take the lead.
After being put through on goal by Philippe Coutinho, Lazar Markovic opted to square the ball to Sterling but is pass was ill-judged and over-hit the pass and Arsenal cleared.
Sterling then squandered a chance himself as he dragged a shot past the target having done well to shake off Laurent Koscielny’s challenge.
Having kept his side in the game in the opening exchanges, Mignolet was helpless as Arsenal struck three times before the break.
First Bellerin cut in off the right flank, stepped inside Alberto Moreno’s weak challenge before producing a fine left-footed strike to break the deadlock.
It was two three minutes later as Ozil, who returned to starting line-up after recovering from illness, found the same corner of Mignolet’s goal with a stunning free kick from 25 yards.
Sanchez blasted Arsenal’s third in emphatic style on the stroke of half time as his half-volley whistle above Mignolet before nestling in the back of the net.
The Gunners created the first clear chance ten minutes after the interval but Mignolet was on hand to palm Giroud’s effort over.
His opposite number, David Ospina was called into action for the first time two minutes later as Emre Can’s near-post effort was tipped out for a corner.
Liverpool were then handed a glimmer of hope when referee Anthony Taylor penalised Bellerin for a clumsy foul on Sterling, and Henderson strike from 12 yards escaped Ospina’s clutches.
But hopes of a comeback were dashed when Can, who had seen yellow for a challenge on Cazorla and subsequent dissent, lunged in on substitute Welbeck and was sent from the field.
Giroud was not to be denied as he rifled home the fourth from the edge of the area in the closing stages.
Arsenal dealt Liverpool’s top-four hopes a substantial blow with an emphatic 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Three goals in the final eight minutes of the first half stunned Liverpool as Hector Bellerin’s curled strike on 37 minutes, Mesut Ozil’s exquisite free-kick three minutes later and Alexis Sanchez’s thunderous effort on the verge of half-time took the game away from Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Jordan Henderson converted a penalty 15 minutes from time, after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Bellerin, but Emre Can’s dismissal for a second bookable offence 10 minutes later all-but ended the contest.
Olivier Giroud’s bagged his seventh strike in six Premier League games in stoppage-time with a well-taken, left-footed effort as Arsenal moved up to second in the table.
The result, which leaves Arsenal four points behind leaders Chelsea, is the Gunners’ seventh consecutive league victory as well as their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.
Liverpool, who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since November, remain fifth, five points adrift of Manchester United having played a game more.
Despite the recent scrutiny surrounding his contract negotiations, Brendan Rodgers started Sterling, but it was the absence of captain Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel, who both started three-match bans, which had the greater impact as the visitors made a nervy start.
Santi Cazorla drew a fine save from Simon Mignolet with just three minutes on the clock and the Belgian was called into action two minutes to deny Aaron Ramsey after Kolo Toure was dispossessed. The Ivorian, however, was on hand to atone for his initial error as he denied Cazorla converting the rebound.
Having weathered the early Arsenal onslaught, Liverpool began to dictate the pace of the game and created two gilt-edged chances to take the lead.
After being put through on goal by Philippe Coutinho, Lazar Markovic opted to square the ball to Sterling but is pass was ill-judged and over-hit the pass and Arsenal cleared.
Sterling then squandered a chance himself as he dragged a shot past the target having done well to shake off Laurent Koscielny’s challenge.
Having kept his side in the game in the opening exchanges, Mignolet was helpless as Arsenal struck three times before the break.
First Bellerin cut in off the right flank, stepped inside Alberto Moreno’s weak challenge before producing a fine left-footed strike to break the deadlock.
It was two three minutes later as Ozil, who returned to starting line-up after recovering from illness, found the same corner of Mignolet’s goal with a stunning free kick from 25 yards.
Sanchez blasted Arsenal’s third in emphatic style on the stroke of half time as his half-volley whistle above Mignolet before nestling in the back of the net.
The Gunners created the first clear chance ten minutes after the interval but Mignolet was on hand to palm Giroud’s effort over.
His opposite number, David Ospina was called into action for the first time two minutes later as Emre Can’s near-post effort was tipped out for a corner.
Liverpool were then handed a glimmer of hope when referee Anthony Taylor penalised Bellerin for a clumsy foul on Sterling, and Henderson strike from 12 yards escaped Ospina’s clutches.
But hopes of a comeback were dashed when Can, who had seen yellow for a challenge on Cazorla and subsequent dissent, lunged in on substitute Welbeck and was sent from the field.
Giroud was not to be denied as he rifled home the fourth from the edge of the area in the closing stages.
