Liverpool move just a point behind Man City with win at Arsenal as Diogo Jota adds to fine goal record against Gunners

Liverpool are just a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City as they claimed a 2-0 win at Arsenal.

Goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino in the second half sealed a ninth straight win for Jurgen Klopp’s men and boosted their title credentials even further.

Arsenal held their own in the first half and should’ve taken the lead early in the second half but Martin Odegaard’s effort was saved by Reds goalkeeper Alisson after Thiago Alcantara inadvertently played the ball to Alexandre Lacazette with a dreadful backpass.

And they were made to rue missing that golden chance as Jota fired Liverpool ahead moments later – his seventh goal in his last seven outings against the Gunners.

Substitute Roberto Firmino sealed the win with a deft finish from close range as he got on the end of Andy Robertson’s low cross.

Mikel Arteta’s remain fourth despite the defeat and they still have two games in hand on fifth-placed Manchester United.