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Simon Mignolet : The Belgian was well shielded by his defence for much of Arsenal's bouts of pressure, but made one fine save to deny Olivier Giroud in the second half. 7



Nathaniel Clyne : Not his most prominent game going forward and was certainly given a thorough test of his defensive capabilities during the second half as Arsenal began to probe. 7



Martin Skrtel : Solid enough against the lumbering Olivier Giroud but was given a much sterner test when the pace of Theo Walcott was introduced late on. Made some crucial interceptions. 7



Dejan Lovren : Much better from the Croatian. There were signs of a growing understanding with centre-back partner Skrtel, but still needs to curb his tendency to dive in and over-commit. 7



Joe Gomez : Considering he's a teenager playing for a new club out of position, Gomez was utterly unfazed by the occasion at the Emirates and belied his tender years once more with a confident showing. 7



Lucas Leiva : A surprise recall in defensive midfield, the Brazilian did what he does best in sensing danger and breaking up opposing attacks. But was that a wave goodbye on his substitution? 7



Emre Can : Given a chance in a more advanced midfield role, the German was, as he has been in the past, guilty of trying too hard. He needs to keep things simple, and avoid picking up needless booking. 6



James Milner : A real captain's performance from the stand-in skipper, he left everything out on the Emirates turf, covering almost every blade, economical in possession and strong in the tackle. 8



Philippe Coutinho : Continued his impressive form with another excellent display, at one point leaving Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin with twisted blood. Denied a goal twice by the woodwork. 8



Roberto Firmino : Making his first start since a £29million move from Hoffenheim, the Brazilian demonstrated his prodigious work-rate and showed some flashes of promise before tiring. 7



Christian Benteke : Unplayable during a fine first half, the Belgian, like so many of his attacking colleagues, was far less prominent after the interval. Will wonder how Petr Cech prevented him from scoring. 7

Substitutes:





Jordon Ibe (for Firmino 62): Benched after starting the first two games of the season, the winger needed to offer Clyne more protection down the Liverpool left. 6



Jordan Rossiter (for Lucas 75): A memorable evening for the youngster, thrown on for a Premier League debut in the heat of the battle.



Alberto Moreno (for Coutinho 88): A late cameo from the Spaniard.



Not used: Bogdan, Sakho, Origi, Ings.

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