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Sam Hill

Why Oleksandr Zinchenko was left distraught and in tears on Arsenal bench during Liverpool draw

Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko was spotted looking devastated and in tears on the bench after being substituted during the Gunners' 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The Ukraine international was criticised for his role in the Reds' late equaliser after Trent Alexander-Arnold breezed past him to set up Roberto Firmino's headed goal.

Zinchenko has been a revelation for the Gunners since his arrival from Manchester City last summer. The 25-year-old has been influential in helping Arsenal compete against his former side for the Premier League title this season, but after the draw at Anfield, City now find themselves as favourites once again.

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had given Mikel Arteta's side a 2-0 lead in the opening half an hour before Mohammed Salah grabbed a goal just before half-time. Zinchenko was beaten far too easily by Alexander-Arnold, who lofted the ball over Aaron Ramsdale towards the back post for Firmino to head home and snatch a draw against the Premier League leaders.

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