Anfield has witnessed plenty of history over the years, some of it involving Arsenal. On the ground where they won the league in 1989, Arsenal achieved something even George Graham’s famously frugal defence might deem an achievement. Since such statistics were first compiled in the 2003-04 season, Liverpool had never ended a Premier League game at Anfield without a shot on target. They did on Sunday.
Zero shots on target at home reveals a crisis of clinical precision under Andoni Iraola
They had, however, already finished a top-flight match in 2026 without a shot on target. In January, away at Arsenal. Andoni Iraola has been a change from Arne Slot in some respects. He emulated his predecessor in one way.
Liverpool could draw different conclusions from Iraola’s first meeting with Arsenal. They battered the champions for a spell in the first half. “This stadium creates waves and waves of attacks,” said Declan Rice; though it was partly the consequence of Iraola’s brand of football. But if the stadium created attacks, did Liverpool actually create chances?
Source: Yahoo Sports
