Liverpool survived an Arsenal assault to advance to the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion on Sunday, thanks to two late goals.
For lengthy stretches, Jurgen Klopp’s team rode their luck as Arsenal missed a number of chances to grab the lead at the Emirates Stadium.
With 10 minutes remaining, Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior headed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick into his own net, and Luis Diaz completed the smash-and-grab raid in stoppage time.
In the absence of Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool’s injured center-back, Arsenal pushed forward in the first half.
Martin Odegaard could have rewarded Arsenal for their energetic start, but his 12-yard strike sailed over the bar.
Arteta’s men were carving Liverpool open at will and Ben White’s thunderous strike from just inside the area forced a superb tip-over from Alisson Becker.
By the time Havertz wasted two good opportunities in quick succession, Arteta must have feared Arsenal would pay for their profligacy.
Arteta held his head in frustration as Bukayo Saka volleyed over from a dangerous position before Alisson made a finger-tip save from Kai Havertz’s deflected cross.
Liverpool finally came to life and Luis Diaz’s snap-shot was well saved by Ramsdale, while Diogo Jota hit the woodwork.
In the 80th minute, Alexander-Arnold’s corner was headed into his own net by Kiwior and Diaz sealed the win in the final seconds of stoppage time as he took Jota’s pass and fired home from 10 yards.