Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-3 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho scores their first goal with a free kick
Liverpool opened the new Premier League season with a superb 4-3 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
In an enthralling encounter, Arsenal took the lead as Theo Walcott drove the ball into the corner of the net just over a minute after having a penalty saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
The Gunners were in control, but a stunning long-range free-kick from Philippe Coutinho on the stroke of half time drew Liverpool level – and Jurgen Klopp’s men took over in the second half.
Adam Lallana put Liverpool in front with a smart finish from Georginio Wijnaldum’s cross, Coutinho added a second by shinning home Nathaniel Clyne’s ball into the box, and Sadio Mane then got a debut goal with a fine individual run and finish to make it 4-1.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers grabbed goals to bring Arsenal back into the game, but Liverpool managed to hang on for a remarkable 4-3 victory in North London.
Here is a look at nine more pictures from a stunning afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, with Coutinho’s inch-perfect free-kick seen above…
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their fourth goal with manager Juergen Klopp, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and teammates
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates with his players and fans after the match
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates their fourth goal scored by Sadio Mane
Liverpool’s fans celebrate their third goal scored by Philippe Coutinho
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks dejected
Arsenal’s Francis Coquelin dejected after the match
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka made his Premier League debut
Arsenal fans leave the stadium
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates with Sadio Mane after the match
The images sum up what kind of day it was at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal fans were left disgruntled with a terrible second half performance, whilst manager Arsene Wenger will again come under pressure after this defeat.
Meanwhile, Liverpool were left basking in the delight of a thumping win, with the travelling fans – as well as manager Jurgen Klopp – celebrating wildly in North London after a perfect start to the new season.
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