Arsenal v Liverpool result
Team pages: Arsenal · Liverpool · Head-to-head
Arsenal 0–2 Liverpool — Liverpool won this FA Cup match.
The result
Liverpool won 2–0 at Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup on Sunday 7 January. It is Liverpool’s first win over Arsenal since 16 March 2022, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Arsenal: an own goal by Jakub Kiwior (80’); Liverpool: L. Díaz (90’, assisted by Diogo Jota).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Arsenal 0.00, Liverpool 0.00, from 18 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
J. Brooks showed five yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 17 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Arsenal: William Saliba (65’); Liverpool: Harvey Elliott (70’), Ryan Gravenberch (90’), Bobby Clark (90+1’) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (90+4’).
What it changes
Arsenal are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Liverpool have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, L. Díaz (Liverpool) 7.2, Declan Rice (Arsenal) 6.3 and Jorginho (Arsenal) 4.7 led the match.
Next up
Arsenal next travel to Bayern München on 21 October 2026.
Liverpool next host Villarreal on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Arsenal: Bayern München v Arsenal, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Liverpool: Liverpool v Villarreal, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Arsenal 0–2 Liverpool · FA Cup
- Venue: Emirates Stadium · London
- Referee: J. Brooks
- Head-to-head (last 6): Arsenal 1 · draws 3 · Liverpool 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Arsenal 1W 2D 2L · Liverpool 3W 2D 0L
Arsenal 0–2 Liverpool (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 January 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Arsenal for / against | Line | Liverpool for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.13 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.57 for · 3.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 18.5 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19 for · 8.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.63 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 7 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.63 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.29 for · 12.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.14 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
Arsenal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Havertz n 8 | 78.4 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 3 | — |
| E. Smith Rowe n 8 | 29.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Martin Ødegaard n 8 | 82.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | A. Mac Allister |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 64.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Trossard n 8 | 44.8 | 3 | 1 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.4 |
| E. Smith Rowe n 8 | 29.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 64.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Bukayo Saka n 8 | 86.8 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka n 8 | 86.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 33.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 64.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| T. Tomiyasu n 8 | 64.6 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Mohamed Elneny n 8 | 23.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Nelson n 8 | 22.4 | 4 |
| J. Kiwior n 8 | 33.8 | 3.7 |
| O. Zinchenko n 8 | 72.9 | 2.6 |
| Declan Rice n 8 | 82.3 | 2.5 |
| Cédric Soares n 8 | 35.5 | 2.5 |
Liverpool
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Doak n 8 | 36.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | — |
| W. Endo n 8 | 73.1 | 2.5 | 2.3 | — |
| Diogo Jota n 8 | 39.8 | 2 | 2.3 | — |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 65.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | Martin Ødegaard |
| C. Bradley n 8 | 71.1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Núñez n 8 | 57.8 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 79.6 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Harvey Elliott n 8 | 51.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Diogo Jota n 8 | 39.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| C. Jones n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Jota n 8 | 39.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| C. Jones n 8 | 52.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| D. Núñez n 8 | 57.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| C. Gakpo n 8 | 59.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Gomez n 8 | 66.8 | 3.2 |
| I. Konaté n 8 | 61.1 | 2.9 |
| K. Tsimikas n 8 | 79.5 | 2.4 |
| D. Szoboszlai n 8 | 65.8 | 2.4 |
| W. Endo n 8 | 73.1 | 2.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Arsenal | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Possession | 46% |
| 18 | Shots | 12 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 8 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 12 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 6 |
| 481 | Passes | 412 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 82% |
Arsenal player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ramsdale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Ben White | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| William Saliba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Martin Ødegaard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Declan Rice | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Bukayo Saka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Kiwior | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Havertz | 88 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Jorginho | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Nelson | 62 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Gabriel Martinelli sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Nketiah sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Smith Rowe sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Leandro Trossard sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Liverpool player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Y | 8.3 |
| I. Konaté | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Quansah | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Gomez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Núñez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Díaz | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Harvey Elliott | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Jones | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Mac Allister | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Gakpo | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Gravenberch sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| Diogo Jota sub | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| B. Clark sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Bradley sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Arsenal v Liverpool — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-12-23 Liverpool 1–1 Arsenal
- 2023-04-09 Liverpool 2–2 Arsenal
- 2022-10-09 Arsenal 3–2 Liverpool
- 2022-03-16 Arsenal 0–2 Liverpool
- 2022-01-20 Arsenal 0–2 Liverpool
- 2022-01-13 Liverpool 0–0 Arsenal
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Liverpool?
- In their last 6 meetings, Arsenal won 1, Liverpool won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Arsenal and Liverpool?
- Recent form — Arsenal 1W 2D 2L; Liverpool 3W 2D 0L.
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