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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla & Oliver King

'That was criminal' - Jamie Carragher stunned by what Liverpool players did before Arsenal goal

Jamie Carragher has likened Liverpool's defending for Arsenal's second goal on Sunday afternoon to 'something you see on a cartoon'.

Jurgen Klopp's side were carved upon after 58 seconds when Gabriel Martinelli fired the Gunners ahead and then conceded a second strike on the stroke of half-time as the hosts broke quickly on the counter after regaining possession following a Liverpool set-piece.

Gabriel Jesus collected a loose ball on the edge of the Arsenal penalty before picking out Martinelli, who broke at speed into Liverpool's box and found Saka at the back post. The England international had the simplest of finishes from close range and was left unmarked and in acres of space after the Reds paid the price for committing too many players forward for their free-kick.

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