The Reds drew 1–1 with Arsenal on 23 December, with Mohamed Salah stopping Gabriel Magalhaes’ header to level the match in time.
However, both teams had chances to win in the second half, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli going close for Arsenal.
Liverpool’s best chance came in the second half when Salah collected the ball in his own half after mistakes by Martin Odegaard and Alexander Zinchenko.Salah advanced and played the ball to Alexander-Arnold, whose effort hit the crossbar and rebounded. Unfortunately for the Liverpool right-back, replays showed his shot went too high as the ball bounced off his feet.
Liverpool lost top spot in the Premier League at Christmas due to a lack of wins, but have since regained it. Grip position.Since the Premier League began in 1992, United have finished top of the table six times since December 25, but have only won the title once in the 2019/20 season.
As a result, some Liverpool fans made light jokes like the one sent by Alexander-Arnold to X (on Twitter).One fan said: “Bro… Trent’s Chess 17D”.Another said: “They went top of the league during the Christmas doldrums and then went straight back to top.”A third added: “Thank you Trent Alexander-Arnold.” Liverpool will end 2023 as Premier League leaders unless Arsenal regain top spot by beating Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will not play again until New Year’s Day when they face Newcastle at Anfield. Manchester United are planning to return to Premier League home games against Manchester United and Arsenal.
