Liverpool secured a place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal, thanks to a late own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a goal from Luis Diaz.

A wasteful Arsenal side suffered a devastating defeat at the Emirates Stadium as their Premier League rivals Liverpool secured a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory. Mikel Arteta’s team squandered numerous opportunities, particularly in the first half, with captain Martin Odegaard hitting the bar among their missed chances. Their inability to convert their dominance into goals ultimately cost them, as a late own goal from Jakub Kiwior and a powerful finish from Luiz Diaz in added time sealed Arsenal’s fate.

This loss marked Arsenal’s third consecutive defeat since their 1-1 draw against Liverpool before Christmas, and it was their first FA Cup defeat to the visitors since the 2001 final. The match was filled with highlights and near misses, showcasing the thrilling nature of the contest.

In the 13th minute, Arsenal’s Odegaard struck a shot off the Liverpool bar from close range, leaving spectators wondering how the ball stayed out. The home side continued to create opportunities, with Saka causing problems for the Liverpool defense. However, their failure to convert chances persisted, as Havertz headed wide from a superb corner by Saka in the 39th minute.

Liverpool also had their moments, as Trent Alexander-Arnold rattled the bar with a powerful strike on the counterattack just before halftime. The game remained goalless despite both teams’ efforts to break the deadlock.

In the 60th minute, Saka missed another glorious chance for Arsenal, lifting his volley over the bar from a Havertz cross. The home side’s frustration grew as the match progressed, with Ramsdale making crucial saves to deny Diaz and Jota. Jota even hit the bar with a header from an Alexander-Arnold corner in the 79th minute.

However, Liverpool finally found the breakthrough in the 80th minute. Alexander-Arnold delivered a brilliant free-kick, and under pressure, the ball deflected off the back of Jakub Kiwior’s head and into the net, resulting in an own goal and a 1-0 lead for Liverpool.

As the match entered stoppage time, Arsenal pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but they were caught on the counterattack. Diaz capitalized on a brilliant break and hammered the ball into the net from a pass by Jota, securing a 2-0 victory for Liverpool.

This defeat was a significant blow for Arsenal, who now face their first FA Cup loss to Liverpool since the 2001 final. It also marked their third consecutive defeat, highlighting their recent struggles. The match was filled with missed opportunities and thrilling moments, but ultimately, Liverpool’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference.

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