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Arsenal reinstated their place in the Premier League title race after a thrilling 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday night. 

Mikel Arteta’s side moved up to second in the table, two points behind the Reds, thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. 

Liverpool did manage to find the back of the net through an own-goal from Arsenal defender Gabriel just before half-time, but it wasn’t enough for Jurgen Klopp’s side. 

Here, Mail Sport’s Sami Mokbel picks out some of the things you may have missed. 

Arsenal reinstated their place in the Premier League title race with a win on Sunday night

Arsenal reinstated their place in the Premier League title race with a win on Sunday night

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side came up second-best after the thrilling clash

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side came up second-best after the thrilling clash

KLOPP SAW IT COMING 

Jurgen Klopp clearly saw it coming. As Arsenal played through Liverpool’s press in the seconds before Bukayo Saka opened the scoring, Klopp began frantically shaking his head. 

Ryan Gravenberch steamed towards the ball to leave a giant hole behind him that Arsenal ruthlessly exploited. 

Klopp clearly spotted the danger a mile off – and let his players know about it, too, berating his team after Saka stroked home.

ARSENAL’S TOMIYASU BOOST 

Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to report back to Arsenal’s training facility in Hertfordshire during the early part of this week following his return from Asia Cup. 

Japan’s elimination to Iran on Saturday means the key defender will report for duty in the coming days with a view to being available for Sunday’s visit to West Ham. 

It will also see Arsenal accelerate their plan to tie Tomiyasu down to a new long-term contract following positive discussions prior to his departure on international duty.

Jurgen Klopp watched on as his side went behind during the fiery clash at the Emirates

Jurgen Klopp watched on as his side went behind during the fiery clash at the Emirates

SALIBA’S SLIP-UP 

Of William Saliba’s ability, one high-profile former Premier League defender who was at the City Ground to see Arsenal record a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest last Tuesday night, told Mail Sport: ‘He’s got everything, that boy. But I’d like to see him use his body and strength a bit more.’ I’m not sure Saliba’s contribution to Liverpool’s equaliser was what said centre-back had in mind.

REDS HOPE TO RAID HAMMERS 

As revealed by Mail Sport last week, West Ham technical director Tim Steidten is among the contenders to fill a similar role at Liverpool ahead of next season following the departure of Jorg Schmadtke. And, intriguingly, if Liverpool do make their move then the expectancy is that Steidten would find it very difficult to turn the role down.

LIVERPOOL’S RETURNING STARS

On more of positive note for Liverpool following a bitter blow here at the Emirates Stadium, the walking wounded are returning at just the right time. Thiago Alcantara made his first appearance since May here coming on as a late substitute after fully recovering from a hip injury. Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first start since the start of January following a knee problem while Andy Robertson continued his comeback from injury with a third substitute appearance following shoulder surgery.

William Saliba (R) tried to protect the ball from Luis Diaz but ended up seeing it poked away

William Saliba (R) tried to protect the ball from Luis Diaz but ended up seeing it poked away

FORMER GUNNERS WATCH ON 

Oliver Giroud and Theo Walcott must have liked what they saw. The former Arsenal strike pairing returned to north London as special guests for the clash against Liverpool. Unsurprisingly they left their former stomping ground wearing wide smiles.

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