Liverpool Advances Past Arsenal with Late Goals in FA Cup Match

Jakub Kiwior scored an own goal, and Luis Diaz added a goal before the end, giving Liverpool a 2-0 victory over host Arsenal today, Sunday, in the third round of the FA Cup. This was one of the highlight matches of the week in the tournament and showcased the home team's continued decline in form this year. Arsenal missed many opportunities in the first half before Trent Alexander-Arnold's free kick deflected off Kiwior's head in the 80th minute. Diaz secured Liverpool, who have won the title eight times, a place in the fourth round draw by scoring in stoppage time. Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League, struggled in the first half as Arsenal failed to capitalize on a series of early chances, with captain Martin Ødegaard coming close to scoring but seeing his powerful shot hit the crossbar. Liverpool's performance improved after the break, rewarding the 7,000 fans who attended at the Arsenal stadium with two late goals. Arsenal has now lost its last three matches across all competitions.