Liverpool did not beat ten-guy Arsenal as they were held to a zero-0 draw at Anfield within the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-very last.
Granit Xhaka was sent off within the 24th minute after a remaining-guy foul on Diogo Jota but the Gunners hung on to secure a credible draw.&#a hundred and sixty;
The Gunners had a slow start to the sport but were given the possibility to check Alisson and have been caught on the counter. Diogo Jota was spotted making the run toward Arsenal's risk zone and Xhaka lunged in, catching him with a high boot. The centre referee Michael Oliver had no alternative however to brandish a red card.
Despite the visitors having ten men, they stood company, protecting well as a unit, and the primary 1/2 resulted in a goalless draw.
In the 67th minute, Arsenal spread out for the primary time in the second 1/2.&#a hundred and sixty;Jones' smart flick across the nook released Robertson into area down the left.&#one hundred sixty;He played Minamino via at the overlap in which he shoot from a tight attitude, flashing a shot throughout the face of the Arsenal goal.&#a hundred and sixty;
There had been penalty shouts for handball from the Arsenal fans however crucially no longer from the players as referee Michael Oliver waved play on.
The Gunners will host Liverpool next week at the Emirates Stadium for the second one leg with the winner taking on Chelsea within the finals of the Carabao Cup.&#one hundred sixty;
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