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Tom Cavilla

Jamie Carragher takes aim at Granit Xhaka for 'idiotic' error during Liverpool's draw with Arsenal

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool should be thankful to Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka for helping them earn a point having trailed by two goals.

The Reds found themselves with a mountain to climb after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus put the Gunners on course to secure a vitally important three points in their quest to keep Manchester City at bay.

Much of the talk ahead of Sunday's match had centred around Arsenal's poor record at Anfield, a ground they have not won at since 2012, and what would be required to end this barren run. Mikel Arteta vowed to keep his cool on the touchline heading into this fixture after losing his cool in last season's 4-0 defeat at the home of Liverpool, but this was an approach Xhaka failed to adhere to.

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