In a Liverpool vs Arsenal, Liverpool is now 2-0 in the Arne Slot era after another friendly win, this time defeating Arsenal 2-1 in Philadelphia. With Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho scoring, Liverpool picked up their second win in two friendlies under new manager Arne Slot, beating Arsenal 2-1 in front of a historic, sold-out crowd in Philadelphia.
The Reds initially struggled to apply Slot’s more deliberate approach against Arsenal’s pressure, giving the ball away several times deep in the defensive third and ultimately being fortunate not to fall behind. But the first-half scoring came from the wide men, as Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho converted a pair of brilliant balls from Harvey Elliott to create a decisive two-goal advantage within 33 minutes. Kai Havertz halved the shortage but the Gunners were unable to find an equaliser despite controlling play in the second half.
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Liverpool’s compelling young star beat Reds fans into another frenzy upon his return to midfield on Wednesday, unlocking the Arsenal backline with a pair of brilliant passes. His first action helped start a quick Liverpool counterattack. He took advantage of Diogo Jota’s excellent hold-up play and passed a perfectly timed ball to Salah, who outran the Arsenal defence and scored with his left foot.
Elliott once again assumed possession atop the penalty area 20 minutes later and delivered a bright-chipped ball to Fabio Carvalho. With plenty of space in front of the goal, the left-winger volleyed the ball into the bottom corner and immediately hugged Elliott. The 21-year-old had been quite quiet in Liverpool’s first game, playing alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in an unusual forward pairing. Elliott has spoken publicly about the difficult transition to Slot’s management, with Wednesday’s performance underscoring his adaptability and faith in the Dutch manager.
“It’s very hard,” Elliott told Liverpool.com. It’s a completely different way of playing and new tactics, but that’s football. You have to adapt and learn.
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Szoboszlai played deeper than his former strike partner and joined Curtis Jones as Liverpool’s second defensive midfielder. The importance of these two defensive midfielders in Slot’s system was clear in Liverpool’s second friendly. While Szoboszlai has typically featured as a No. 8 since arriving at Anfield last summer, he was brilliant in a deeper-lying role Wednesday night and could fill a noted hole in the Liverpool roster.
The Hungarian kept the ball well and showed his defensive skills early, stopping a strong Arsenal attack from the left wing with a sliding tackle. Szoboszlai’s excellent technical skill set up Liverpool’s impressive second goal later in the half, controlling a heavy first touch to get past Martin Odegaard and pass to Harvey Elliott at the top of the box.
Hungarian national team boss Marco Rossi had previously stated that defensive midfield might be Szoboszlai’s best position and more stellar performances in the double pivot might quell Liverpool fans’ anxiety about the club’s transfer market inactivity.
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Wednesday’s match-up of two Premier League giants certainly featured a crowd worthy of the occasion, with 69,879 fans — the biggest crowd ever for football at the Eagles’ stadium — filling nearly every seat in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Liverpool’s iconic “You’ll Never Walk Alone” tune rang in the first-half proceedings and many of the club’s most recognisable chants could be heard 3,500 miles away from home.
A lot of lively American style mixed with rich English traditions, with fireworks filling the air with smoke at the opening kickoff and more fireworks going off from the rooftop after each goal. The event on Wednesday also included a moment of silence for the Southport mass stabbing attack that killed three children.
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While many Liverpool players have vocalized their growing pains in Slot’s management and more deliberate building, few have looked more flustered than Kelleher. The young goalkeeper nearly cemented himself as the premier, unquestioned loser of the evening as his early attempted pass was intercepted by an Arsenal player before trickling harmlessly away for a goal kick. Kelleher had several difficult moments with the ball, struggling with both handling and passing. Despite these issues, he made two crucial contributions that secured Liverpool’s win.
Firstly, he played a key role in Liverpool’s fast start by making a precise 50-yard pass to Diogo Jota, which was one of only two passes in their quick attacking move. This helped set up Liverpool’s early advantage. Secondly, Kelleher made an important save in the second half that was vital in maintaining Liverpool’s slim 2-1 lead. His performance, though inconsistent, included these decisive moments that were crucial to the team’s success.
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Zinchenko struggled to address Arsenal fans’ worries about his defending. He let Salah push Liverpool’s attack down the right wing several times. Zinchenko was especially caught out on Liverpool’s quick opening goal, unable to keep up with Salah’s run from midfield and outpaced by several Liverpool players.
Overall, Liverpool’s win against Arsenal showcased both their strengths and areas for improvement under Arne Slot. The midfield duo of Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai were the standout performers, while Caoimhin Kelleher and Oleksandr Zinchenko highlighted areas that need attention. The match provided an exciting spectacle for the record-breaking crowd in Philadelphia and a glimpse of the potential within both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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