Liverpool vs Arsenal was always going to be intriguing and so it has proved. Here's how twitter viewed the intriguing, and defensively inept, 2-2 draw.
The line-ups were cause for some early debate, particularly when it came to both defences.
Had Arsenal fans on at me for saying Chambers has struggled in the centre. Seems Wenger agrees. Well done me.
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) December 21, 2014
Liverpool's formation is basically an attacking 5, a defensive 4 and Gerrard deep but free - and it's suiting them so far — Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) December 21, 2014
No coincidence #LFC look better now. That's what happens when you play all your fast, technically-gifted players rather than Lambert/Balo.
— Cian Carroll (@CianByName) December 21, 2014
There was important stats.
Without wanting to tempt fate.......Danny Welbeck has never scored in his 10 appearances against Liverpool..... — John Bradley (@JBcommentator) December 21, 2014
But it was okay, Brendan had support.
Nice to see that Brendan Rodgers can still rely on the support of former television weirdo Justin Lee Collins pic.twitter.com/MKE9zxwRSB
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) December 21, 2014
For Liverpool, it seemed to be all about Lazar Markovic.
Cracking GIF that truly demonstrates Lazar Markovic's unusual running style! pic.twitter.com/pbylT38OKP — Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 21, 2014
Lazar Markovic been excellent so far, along with Adam Lallana. Arguably two best players on pitch.
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) December 21, 2014
Some even went full hyperbole in their praise.
Markovic's Lfc career starting to gather some momentum. Very lively at left wing-back. And the finest Anfield haircut since Patrik Berger — Matt Dickinson (@DickinsonTimes) December 21, 2014
Others had a more succinct view of the situation.
This wing-back business bringing the best out of Lazar Markovic simply because it gets him on the ball with room to run.
— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) December 21, 2014
If Markovic was the main man for Liverpool, Flamini was taking the brunt of things for Arsenal's poor display.
Flamini is having a shocker and knows it. He just angry at someone for passing to him. https://t.co/4Eo8t7nZkW — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) December 21, 2014
Liverpool basically playing 7 midfielders. Arsenal playing 3, and one is Flamini. #mismatch
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) December 21, 2014
Flamini going mightn't actually be worst thing for Arsenal as it might force Wenger to change this. So open. — Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) December 21, 2014
This may have been going a bit far.
If Barcelona or Spain were playing like Liverpool today, people would be very excited on here...even though still 0-0
— Owen Cowzer (@OCowzer) December 21, 2014
Santi Cazorla as you're main defensive reinforcement summed things up for Arsenal fans.
This is actually just Tranmere vs Hartlepool and they've had a pre-match trip to the Liverpool and Arsenal superstores for some kit. — David #SV5 (@DavidF1AFC) December 21, 2014
Santi Cazorla is making Arsenal’s tackles today.
— arseblog (@arseblog) December 21, 2014
And finally Liverpool took the lead through Philippe Coutinho. Ferdy5 was impressed.
Couthino could get a yard in a phone box! 1-0! — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 21, 2014
Scratch that this is Liverpool. Arsenal equalised within moments through Mathieu Debuchy.
Don't know how liverpool and arsenal are level at ht. That's football
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 21, 2014
Half-time was all about one man, Thierry Henry of course.
It's gonna be a long Christmas putting up with that Sky Sports Thierry Henry festival of brown-nosing ad.
— Pat Nolan (@pat_nolan) December 21, 2014
Still... pic.twitter.com/dNM0hIVX6Z
— Football Clichés (@FootballCliches) December 21, 2014
Going to be great when Thierry Henry turns out to be Alan Shearer with a French accent.
— Andrew Thomas (@andi_thomas) December 21, 2014
Martin Skrtel was in a battle with the bottom of Giroud's boot.
Ouch. Skrtel's head pouring with blood courtesy of an Arsenal boot. Probably accidental. Won't hurt any less.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 21, 2014
More Thierry Henry referencing, this time because Sterling handled the ball, nothing to do with his punditry.
Sky seem to think Henry's handball is all fun and games now. It isn't.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 21, 2014
Sterling handled the ball around Szczesny before crossing for Gerrard - Arsenal would have been furious had that gone in & been allowed.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) December 21, 2014
2-1 to Arsenal thanks to Giroud but it might as well have been chalked up to Liverpool's defence.
Smash. Grab.
— Stephen Bradley (@bradley08) December 21, 2014
All four Liverpool players couldn't be less picking up Giroud if they tried. pic.twitter.com/w0bkyyvDIX
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) December 21, 2014
How can you leave a centre forward free seven yards out in between three defenders? Abysmal stuff
— aidan o'hara (@oharaa) December 21, 2014
Then there was an appearance from a man many thought to be a mythical figure at Anfield.
Things have got desparate, Borini has been sent on by Brendan
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) December 21, 2014
To compound the fact that no one really wants him, he was soon sent off.
Borini sent off. Booked for throwing the ball away then kicks Cazorla. Brainless.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) December 21, 2014
A fitting end to Borini's Liverpool career
— Michael Cox (@Zonal_Marking) December 21, 2014
Would've made Rodgers much happier if Borini had run out of Anfield in the summer as quick as he ran down the tunnel
— aidan o'hara (@oharaa) December 21, 2014
There was a wardrobe malfunction just to prove that Borini deserved to be sent off.
Santi nip slip
— arseblog (@arseblog) December 21, 2014
Santi nipslip pic.twitter.com/qy6GQm9AaM
— Ahmed Al Omran (@ahmed) December 21, 2014
Scrap everything because Martin Skrtel scored a late equaliser. Paper meet cracks. This time it was Arsenal's turn to fall to the defensive fragility that everyone knew was there.
Great header that. Liverpool have deserved at least that if not more today...
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 21, 2014
Who'd have thought both these teams would concede from a set piece?
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) December 21, 2014
Overall can’t complain too much considering how badly we played, but to drop two points that late, in that way, is shambolic.
— arseblog (@arseblog) December 21, 2014
