Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Score and Reaction from 2016 Premier League Match

Liverpool got their 2016-17 Premier League season underway with an emphatic 4-3 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Theo Walcott hit back from an early penalty miss to open the scoring before Philippe Coutinho notched two goals alongside strikes from Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana. Liverpool held a 4-1 lead before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers got on the hosts’ scoresheet in the second half.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was coping with a crocked defence and opted for an English centre-back pairing of Rob Holding and Chambers, while Alexis Sanchez started up front in place of the unfit Olivier Giroud.

James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo noted the difference in receptions between Wenger and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp, who soaked up the adoration of his fans at full time:

FT: 4-3. Boos ring around the Emirates. #LFC have the flying start Klopp craved. Remarkable game. That Mignolet penalty save crucial

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) August 14, 2016

The Gunners’ makeshift defence came under early fire at the Emirates, but Liverpool’s lack of an attacking press meant the hosts were granted a relief on several occasions.

In fact, it was the hosts who came close to drawing first blood after Alberto Moreno clipped Walcott’s ankles with a clumsy challenge in his own area. Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker was critical of the Spaniard:

Poor penalty from Walcott, but Moreno is a real liability for Liverpool. Surprised he features so regularly.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 14, 2016

However, Walcott’s spot-kick was at an ideal height for Simon Mignolet to save, and the Belgian goalkeeper nudged the attempt out with a firm right-handed parry.

The clean sheet lasted …

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