The left-back did well for much of this game, keeping Mohamed Salah quiet and instead it was the other two players from Liverpool’s front-three that caused Arsenal problems. Cody Gakpo put the Reds ahead after turning in Robertson’s cross, while Luis Diaz got the second a minute later.

Arsenal made good on a promise from manager Mikel Arteta by giving Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour before Sunday's game at Anfield.

Arsenal are winless in their last five matches in all competitions, coming into this match after three consecutive losses