Liverpool and Arsenal, both undefeated in the league this season, served up a treat in the weekend's outstanding fixture which was seen as a major test of Arsenal's credentials. Liverpool, looking to hit back from a damaging 2-1 Champions League defeat by Besiktas on Wednesday, made a stirring start with Gerrard forcing a fine early save from goalkeeper Almunia.
A minute later they went ahead when Gerrard's fierce free kick from the edge of the area flew through a hole in the Arsenal wall into the bottom left corner. Gerrard stung Almunia's fingers with another shot soon after but Arsenal, seeking a 13th consecutive victory in all competitions, hogged possession for the rest of the half with their fluent passing game forcing Liverpool deep.
Fabregas wasted a glorious chance to equalise after 53 minutes when Eboue's low shot hit the base of the post and rebounded to him but he fired wide with the goal gaping. He made amends with 10 minutes remaining, however, running on to Hleb's pass before toe-poking a shot past Liverpool keeper Reina.
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