Trent Alexander-Arnold shares one-word verdict on Liverpool substitute

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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been praised on Instagram after a cameo in Sunday’s FA Cup victory over Arsenal.

Premier League action took a back seat this past weekend as the FA Cup moved into focus.

Clubs from England’s top two divisions entered the competition at the third round stage and the draw threw up a fascinating clash – Arsenal against Liverpool.

Arsenal were banging on the Liverpool door in Sunday’s third round clash but just couldn’t find the opening goal – and were made to pay.

Jakub Kiwior headed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick into his own net to put Liverpool 1-0 up before Luis Diaz sealed the win for Liverpool late on.

The Reds advance into the fourth round and Jurgen Klopp will surely be pleased with what he saw.

Liverpool talent Conor Bradley praised after beating Arsenal

Liverpool were able to claim the win even without Virgil van Dijk, who missed out through illness.

Klopp turned to his substitutes at 0-0 and with 15 minutes left, bringing on youngsters Conor Bradley and Bobby Clark.

Bradley spent last season on loan at League One side Bolton Wanderers, turning in some superb performances.

The Northern Irishman was thrown on against Arsenal, allowing Trent Alexander-Arnold to move into midfield.

This was a real show of faith from Klopp and Bradley didn’t let him down, turning in a solid cameo against Gabriel Martinelli.

Bradley took to Instagram after the final whistle, celebrating Liverpool’s passage into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Alexander-Arnold was hugely impressed, simply stating ‘impact’ alongside a fire emoji to hail Bradley’s display, whilst Van Dijk applauded the youngster.

Fellow substitute Clark hailed Bradley as ‘class’ whilst goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher remarked ‘what a player’ Bradley has become.

Others such as Darwin Nunez, Stefan Bajcetic, Jarell Quansah, James McConnell and Cody Gakpo sent their messages of support to Bradley, who will be delighted to have made a positive impact in a big cup tie.