London: In the FA Cup (FA Cup), Liverpool crushed Arsenal in the classic battle between the English giants (Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup Result). In the match held at the Emirates Stadium, which is Arsenal's home ground, Liverpool won by two goals against the hosts. Jakub Kivior's own goal and Luis Diaz's goal opened the way for Arsenal to exit the tournament.It was Arsenal who played to a full house at the Emirates Stadium. However, the mistake and bad luck in finishing and the brilliant performance of Liverpool goalie Alison Becker pushed them to defeat. In the first half of the match, Arsenal were in control of the game. Arsenal created many goal opportunities in the first half. Reece Nelson failed to convert a golden opportunity in the third minute. Alison saved Havertz's shot in the eighth minute.In the 11th minute, Odegaard's bullet shot hit the crossbar and went wide. Later, Arsenal were unable to convert the chances they had. Just before the end of the first half, Alexander Arnold's shot towards the Arsenal goal hit the crossbar. With this, both teams ended the first half in a goalless draw. Arsenal continued to try and score in the second half. However, with Liverpool's defense improving, they could not reach the goal. As the game entered the final 20 minutes, Liverpool stepped up their attack.In the 78th minute, Jota's header hit the post and went wide. However, immediately after that, Liverpool found the first goal of the match. Alexander Arnold's free kick was scored by Yakub Kivior's own goal. Arsenal then tried to equalize. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz found the second goal for Liverpool through a counter attack in injury time. After that, with the final whistle at the Emirates Stadium, the door was opened for Liverpool to the fourth round of the FA Cup and for Arsenal from the third round.

The Premier League is gearing up for a football feast, featuring an intense schedule of 28 matches in just 12 days. The football extravaganza kicks off with a promising clash between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, setting the stage for a series of exciting encounters across the English top flight. One fixture that stands out in the football frenzy is the clash between league leaders Arsenal and second-placed Liverpool at Anfield. This clash not only intensifies the ongoing title fight but pits two powerful contenders against each other. Arsenal, under the management of Unai Emery, have emerged as genuine title contenders, boasting an impressive record of 15 consecutive home league wins. However, their challenge lies in overcoming the historic barrier at Anfield, where they have not secured a Premier League win since 2012.The clash at Anfield is of particular importance as Arsenal and Liverpool are regarded as the primary rivals of defending champions Manchester City. While Arsenal's recent form, marked by five wins in six league matches, has positioned them as strong contenders, Liverpool, despite their recent draw with Manchester United, remain a force to be reckoned with, especially at home as they remain unbeaten in the league. It's been over a year. Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta acknowledges the formidable challenge Liverpool pose, labeling them "probably the strongest team in the Premier League". He emphasizes Liverpool's physical strength and acknowledges the influence of Declan Rice, Arsenal's record signing from West Ham, in bolstering the team's performance.

Led by the charismatic Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are determined to secure a decisive win at Anfield. In the wake of Liverpool's 5-1 win over West Ham United in the League Cup quarter-finals, Klopp stressed the need for Anfield to be lively and energetic. He warns against apathy and urges fans to play their part, saying, "We need Anfield on Saturday... If it's too much football in December, I don't know, sorry, we've got to play it too. "Premier League action kicks off with West Ham hosting Manchester United. Later, fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur welcome an in-form Everton side, their resurgence with four straight wins. Saturday's matches mark a historic moment in Premier League history as Rebecca Welch became the first female referee to officiate a match, overseeing Fulham's home clash with Burnley. Burnley manager Vincent Kompany hailed the landmark event as a milestone for the game. Other notable fixtures include Nuno Espirito-Santo's debut as Nottingham Forest manager against Bournemouth, Luton Town against Newcastle United and Chelsea against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Christmas Eve. And the action doesn't stop there, with a packed schedule of five games on Boxing Day featuring a great clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa. As the Premier League gears up for this festive football extravaganza, fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, fierce battles and historic moments shaping the course of the season. The title race, individual performances and unexpected twists promise to make this era an unforgettable chapter in the Premier League saga.

Jurgen Klopp made changes to his side at half-time and his changes clearly worked as Liverpool looked more threatening after the break. Their reward arrived as the clock ticked down to the final 10 minutes, with Arsenal unable to produce a response before Diaz struck. Arteta's side have now lost three in a row in all competitions, while they have won just one of their last seven. The Gunners' prowess is becoming a major problem for their manager. There was a good performance and the amount of chances," Arteta told BBC Sport after the defeat against Liverpool. "We should have won the game but we lost it and we didn't capitalize. We have to capitalize to win games. When you're better than the best team in Europe and you create that many chances... I've never seen a team do it against them like we did. That's not enough. The reality is that it is not enough. Liverpool says: Calling Liverpool the best team in Europe is a huge compliment from Arteta, although you wonder if he's doing it to soften the blow for his own side's woes in front of goal. You could certainly argue that the Reds should have been out of the game at half-time, as Liverpool were so dominant in the second half. If Arteta can't find an answer to their malaise, he is in real danger of letting his side's season spiral out of control. They are currently in the hunt for just two trophies and on recent evidence, you certainly won't be backing them into the Premier League or Champions League.