The Sport Analytic

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See the numbers behind Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal

Liverpool only created 0.8 expected goals while Arsenal created 2.1 xG.

Liverpool took three shots on target, down from nine in their last game (against Rangers). Arsenal took six shots on target.

Liverpool only pressed 20 times in their attacking third, while Arsenal pressed 41 times in their attacking third.

Liverpool played just four passes into the opponent's box, considerably less than the 11 from Arsenal. In their last game (against Rangers) the Reds completed 13 passes into the opponent's box and have averaged 15 per 90 minutes this season.

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool's standout player, scored one goal while Roberto Firmino also got one.

Nunez found some great chances, tallying 0.6 expected assists - the highest of any Liverpool player.

Nunez has averaged 0.9 non-penalty expected goals per 90 minutes this season - the second highest of anyone in the Premier League behind Erling Haaland with 1.0.

Gabriel Jesus and Darwin Nunez both took two shots on target (joint-most of any player on the pitch).

Nunez and Diogo Jota both successfully received eight progressive passes (more than any other Liverpool player). Nunez, however, lost five aerial duels - more than any other Liverpool player.

Gabriel Dos Santos and Kostas Tsimikas both made three blocks - joint-most of any player on the pitch. Tsimikas also made three successful tackles (joint-most in the match, alongside Thomas Partey).