Arsenal, with national player Kai Havertz at the forefront, had more of the game and significantly better chances, especially in the first half. Liverpool initially lacked a goal threat without star striker Mohamed Salah, who is competing with Egypt in the Africa Cup, and only the own goal initiated the victory. In the league, the two title contenders last tied 1-1 one day before Christmas Eve.
The outfits in particular provided an unusual picture: for the first time in the club’s history, the Gunners did without their red jersey at a home game.
The reason for the all-white jersey was the “No More Red” campaign against knife crime and youth violence. And the guests didn’t wear their red home jersey out of solidarity; the “Reds” wore purple instead.
