Arsenal 0-2 LFC: The press view

The last time Liverpool won at Arsenal, Highbury's giant screens sought to rally the home fans by showing highlights of famous triumphs in the 1971 FA Cup final, the 1987 Littlewoods Cup final and that unforgettable 1989 'it's up for grabs now' title decider. Jamie Carragher was there that day, Feb 13, 2000, when Steven Gerrard sent Titi Camara through on David Seaman for a confident finish. "In the green kit,'' reminisced Carragher after Liverpool prevailed at Arsenal after such a long wait. "A great ball by Stevie. That was at Highbury so this is the first time at the Emirates. It shows what a hard place it is to come and what a great side Arsenal have had over the last decade or so. If Liverpool's result 11 years ago was a surprise, particularly with Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler absent, and Camara supporting Erik Meijer, then Saturday's hardly registered high on the Richter scale of seismic footballing shocks. Liverpool's mood has been lifted by Kenny Dalglish, their squad deepened to such an extent that players of the calibre of Luis Suárez and Raul Meireles could come on, combining for both goals, an own goal by Aaron Ramsey and then Suárez's late finish.
Henry Winter, Telegraph

Liverpool have begun a process of regeneration whose authenticity was confirmed at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Even with 36 Barclays Premier League matches to go, the likelihood of Liverpool taking Arsenal's place in the Champions League is apparent.
Patrick Barclay, The Times

As the disgruntled locals streamed towards the exits, the jubilant travelling Kop remained united as one. Having waited 11 and a half years for this moment they were determined to savour every second. For the first time since February 2000 Liverpool tasted victory away to Arsenal and how sweet it was. The frustration of the stalemate with Sunderland was washed away in North London as Kenny Dalglish's side finally erased Titi Camara's claim to fame. Arsene Wenger described the defeat as like "an earthquake" and the Reds will be hoping the tremors are felt for weeks to come. Saturday was only worth three points but it felt like more. This was a statement of intent as for the first time in 15 attempts Liverpool got the better of the Gunners in their own back yard.
James Pearce, Liverpool Echo

It was Frimpong's deserved dismissal, 20 minutes from the end, that swung the match decisively Liverpool's way. They had been the better team anyway, playing the better football in midfield with new signings Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson pulling the strings with Lucas. But when Frimpong was sent off and Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish introduced Luis Suarez and Raul Meireles, the gap widened. Liverpool took the lead, forcing an own goal from Aaron Ramsey, and completed the job in the dying seconds after Lucas and Meireles combined to give Suarez a tap-in. Arsenal are caught in a perfect storm, unsettled by the departure of Fabregas and the apparent defection of Samir Nasri. Liverpool look like a team moving forward. Arsenal do not.
Oliver Holt, Daily Mirror

For Liverpool, it was a game that will have confirmed their sense that they can get back in the top four. It was not a classic performance but it had a solidity that bodes well. This was not vintage but it had a resilience and reliability that has been missing too often in the past. Dalglish relished pointing out how much stronger Liverpool's squad was than last season. Stewart Downing made a sound contribution as did Jose Enrique. The catalyst, however, is Suarez. The credits were rolling for Arsenal as soon as he appeared. Full of movement - not movement for movement's sake but going into areas defenders do not appreciate - and menace, he unsettled Arsenal's makeshift defence instantly.
Phil McNulty, BBC Sport

Dalglish's men appeared the more likely to break the deadlock in a game that, while below the usual quality of this encounter, was never less than absorbing. Certainly, there was nothing fortunate or accidental about the source of both Liverpool goals. Against Sunderland, Dalglish started with Luis Suarez and was rewarded with a goal before the tiring Uruguayan, without a pre-season due to his Copa America exploits, was replaced after the break. On Saturday, the Liverpool manager chose to keep his powder dry. And it was the introduction of Suarez and fellow substitute Raul Meireles - a show of attacking intent just moments after Frimpong's red card - that ultimately turned the game. The pair's swift exchange of passes inside the Arsenal area was enough to prompt debutant defender Ignasi Miquel into a panicked clearance that struck the retreating Ramsey in the chest before looping over goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Then, in the final minute, a swift Liverpool counter-attack ended with Meireles feeding the ball across for Suarez to convert a simple tap-in. While Suarez will take the plaudits, Meireles' cameo will act as a gentle reminder of his wares after having fallen down the midfield pecking order.
Ian Doyle, Daily Post

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