Liverpool secured a big victory in the FA Cup this evening, scoring two late goals to beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked very vulnerable at the back in the first half of the game, with the home side scuppering a number of excellent scoring opportunities. Kai Havertz, in particular, let the visitors off the hook on a number of occasions.
How have @Arsenal not scored here 😱#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/1gwQsS2oX7
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024
However, Liverpool grew into the game as it went on.
They had a number of chances to take the lead in the second half, eventually doing so via an own goal from Jakub Kiwior.
Deadlock: Broken 🔓@LFC have lift-off!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/1GNRgi9Nsl
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024
A brilliant delivery from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Arsenal would push for an equaliser in the closing stage, but Luis Diaz would go on to score a brilliant goal with the last kick of the game to secure the victory for his side.
Signed ✍️
Sealed ✉️
Into the fourth round 🏆
Luis Díaz books @LFC's spot!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/lwRYLVJYoh— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024
Liverpool will now go onto the fourth round of the FA Cup, while this loss continues Arsenal's recent poor run of form.
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Liverpool fans blown away by performance from Tyrone youngster
A number of Liverpool players stood up to be counted in the final period of the game, but one of the more surprising aspects of the win was the performance from Conor Bradley.
A 20-year old Tyrone native, he was brought on at right back for the final 15 minutes of the game. The score was 0-0 at that point, with the youngster going on to defend brilliantly as his side saw out the win.
Quite a few Liverpool supporters were impressed by his cameo at the Emirates.
20-year old Tyrone native Conor Bradley was brilliant for Liverpool after coming on in that game. Big job to defend a late lead away at Arsenal. #EmiratesFACup
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) January 7, 2024
Conor Bradley, take a bow.
What a cameo!— 🅘 (@LFCApproved) January 7, 2024
Nahhhh this Conor Bradley cameo has rocked my WORLD pic.twitter.com/U9m6p6gojX
— 🥷🏿 (@Bk8iP3) January 7, 2024
Conor Bradley, well done son.
— Moby (@Mobyhaque1) January 7, 2024
How good has Conor Bradley been here?
— Iver Hanrahan (@IverHanrahanGP) January 7, 2024
Conor Bradley, welcome to the first team my boy
— FSG OUT (@ShaunlfcT) January 7, 2024
Bruv this Conor Bradley kid is NUTS wtf
— 2 Cold Scorpio (@Ic3Evaa) January 7, 2024
Thought Conor Bradley was outstanding after coming on
— Brad_LFC (@Brad_LFC7) January 7, 2024
Conor Bradley, I am moved
— Jordy (@JordyLFC_) January 7, 2024
Unfortunately for Republic of Ireland fans, Conor Bradley will not be lining out for the team at international level. He has already committed to Northern Ireland, earning 13 caps since making his debut back in 2021.
A native of Castlederg in Tyrone, he joined the Liverpool academy in 2019 having previously lined out for Dungannon Swifts. He would progress through the age groups at the club and signed a long-term contract at Anfield last month.
It will be interesting to see how his career progresses from this point onwards.
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