Liverpool player ratings as Ibrahima Konate and two others superb in Arsenal win

Ian Doyle Liverpool player ratings after the magnificently gutsy 2-0 FA Cup triumph over Arsenal at the Emirates

Liverpool player ratings as Ibrahima Konate and two others superb in Arsenal win

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Liverpool earned their first FA Cup win at Arsenal in almost 60 years with a show of defiance in their third-round clash at the Emirates.

An 80th-minute own goal from Jakub Kiwior and an injury-time strike from Luis Diaz earned the Reds a 2-0 triumph on Sunday afternoon having been on the receiving end of heavy Gunners pressure for much of the first half.

Liverpool, who remain in the running for four trophies this season, return to action on Wednesday when they welcome Fulham to Anfield for their League Cup semi-final first leg.

But here's how the Reds rated on a chilly afternoon in North London.

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Alisson Becker 8

Did enough to distract Nelson with early Arsenal chance and good save from White before break, and alert to turn away deflected Havertz cross. Dealt with high balls very well.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 8

Pressed hard by Arsenal but able to still execute good passes from midfield and some good defending. Struck the crossbar with one venomous effort, ended up in midfield and put in free-kick delivery for winner. Booked.

Ibrahima Konate 9

Excellent block denied Nelson early on and kept throwing his body on the line when it mattered. Read game well and took on responsibility in Van Dijk absence. Outstanding.

Jarell Quansah 7

Decent enough in terms of positioning but struggled under pressure when in possession first half. Kept at it, though, and didn’t lose concentration and improved.

Joe Gomez 7

Didn’t have great time first half up against Saka and gifted Arsenal one opportunity. Significantly better after break as Liverpool got on top.

Alexis Mac Allister 6

Back as the number six, caught in possession a couple of times but looked to get Liverpool moving with his passing. Subbed.

Cody Gakpo 6

On the right of midfield three, anonymous during one-sided opening but gained confidence with neat play in tight areas. Moved to centre forward second half. Subbed.

Curtis Jones 6

Another slow starter who became more prominent, not least when making a fool of White with one piece of skill. Shifted to number six on the hour. Subbed.

Harvey Elliott 6

Filling the Salah role, had a few runs early on but was unable to overly impact the game first half. More of the same after break when employed in midfield. Booked and subbed.

Darwin Nunez 7

Given scant service for most of the first half but sent header wide from one corner. Much more dangerous when moved to the left and fired in some efforts. Involved in second goal.

Luis Diaz 7

Asking him to win headers up against Gabriel first half was a tad ambitious. Improved when shifted to right flank second half even if didn’t always make right choice until smashing in the second late on.

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Diogo Jota (for Gakpo 59) 7

Created chance for Diaz and headed against crossbar before assisting the Colombian.

Ryan Gravenberch (for Mac Allister 59) 6

Only fleeting glimpses during another fitful cameo, but did win free-kick for opener. Booked.

Conor Bradley (for Elliott 75) 7

Solid outing for the youngster at right-back.

Bobby Clark (for Jones 75) 6

Third senior outing for the highly-rated teenage midfielder. Booked.

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