Premier League, Liverpool down Leicester; 10-man Arsenal win: Records broken
Diogo Jota continued his fine form this season to help Liverpool down Leicester City 2-0 in the Premier League. Jota scored across each half as the Reds reduced Manchester City's lead to nine points, having a game in hand. On the other hand, Arsenal moved up to fifth, beating Wolves 1-0. Arsenal massive away win came despite them being reduced to 10 men.
Liverpool put two past Leicester
Liverpool scored the opening goal in the 34th minute after Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a corner, which Virgil van Dijk headed goalwards. Kasper Schmeichel managed to stop it, but the rebound fell to Jota, who tapped home. Jota netted the second after Joel Matip found him with a sound pass. Liverpool could have had more in the second half as Leicester faded away.
Why does it matter?
This was another good three points for Liverpool, who are expected to push City all the way for the league title this season. Jota has been sensational for the Reds and he has continued to chip in. Meanwhile, Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester United to go fifth as the race for the top four continues to intensify. Mikel Arteta will be pleased with the courage shown.
10-man Arsenal see off Wolves
In an eventful first half, Arsenal took the lead as defender Gabriel scored following a corner in the 25th minute. Wolves played well but went to half-time being a goal down. In the second half, forward Gabriel Martinelli was sent off following two yellow card offences. Wolves had a bright moment in the 83rd minute to equalize but Aaron Ramsdale denied them the same.
Liverpool continue on the front foot
As per Squawka Football, Liverpool have now kept more clean sheets (7) than they have conceded goals (6) at Anfield in the Premier League 2021-22 season. The Reds have also won each of their last six home games. Liverpool notched their 15th win of the season. They have raced to 51 points from 23 games. They are the first side to score 60 goals.
Notable feats achieve by Jota
Jota has raced to 30 goals for Liverpool in 60 appearances since joining them in 2020. He now has 17 goals in all competitions this season, including 12 in the PL. As per Squawka Football, Jota has scored more Premier League goals against Leicester than any other side (6). Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold has created 300 chances for Liverpool in 150 PL matches.
Unique numbers for Arsenal and Liverpool
The Gunners have now had four players sent off in their last six games across all competitions. This was their first win in 2022 across competitions. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 15 PL games at Anfield (W11 D4). As per Opta, this is their best home winning run (6) since an eight-game streak between July and December 2020.
