Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Last Updated: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:12
Andrei Arshavin scored another sensational goal at Anfield as Arsenal come from a goal down to beat Liverpool 2-1.
The Russia international cut inside a back-pedaling Liverpool defence on 58 minutes before unleashing a fierce drive into the top corner.
Liverpool started brightly and deservedly took the lead four minutes before half time when Dirk Kuyt poked the ball home after Lucas flicked on Fábio Aurélio's free-kick.
The home side should have doubled their lead when Steven Gerrard sent Fernando Torres through on goal, but his effort was saved by Manuel Almunia.
That gave the Gunners hope and after Samir Nasri's 50th minute cross was turned into his own net by Glenn Johnson, it was left to Arshavin to steal the points.
The defeat leaves Liverpool languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, while Arsenal move back into third.