Arsenal will host Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday, bidding to reach February's final.
The Gunners defended valiantly at Anfield just last week in the stalemate, with midfielder Granit Xhaka dismissed after just 24 minutes.
Despite the Reds' pressure throughout, Mikel Arteta now has a golden opportunity at the Emirates to reach his second final as Gunners boss.