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Slot confusion, ‘controversy’ and Nunez’s passion – 5 things seen in the Arsenal – Liverpool 2:2 – Liverpool match

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Slot confusion, ‘controversy’ and Nunez’s passion – 5 things seen in the Arsenal – Liverpool 2:2 – Liverpool match

Liverpool draw 2:2 against Arsenal was the culmination of an exciting Premier League weekend. There was plenty of action on and off the pitch at the Emirates that you may have missed.

On Sunday, Arne Slot and assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff received yellow cards in the match against Arsenalbut Slot declared that it was undeserved.

Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez showed his passion for the business, Caoimhin Kelleher demonstrated brilliant, heartbreaking skill and Virgil van Dijk showed an unlikely friendship.

Here we’ve rounded up some of the highlights you may have missed from Liverpool’s 2-2 draw. Arsenal.

Arne Slott’s yellow card error

Until last Sunday, Slot had been quiet on the sideline. However, against Chelseahe received a yellow card, followed by another booking at Emirates.

He statedHowever, this was the result of confusion as the fourth official thought he had told him: “You’re a bloody joke.”

However, Slot was actually talking to Ibrahima Konatereferring to ArsenalIt’s a waste of time, like a “damn joke!”

The so-called disallowed goal dispute

Some supporters began to celebrate when Arsenal thought they had scored the winning goal late, even though the whistle blew seconds before the ball hit the net.

Some artillerymen Arteta includedweren’t happy that the goal wasn’t scored, but they definitely see the incident through their red glasses.

To begin with, Kai Havertz’s handball would have invalidated the goal, but there may have been a couple more fouls committed anyway.

It’s like snatching a barrel from Arteta, whose side posted an xG of just 0.05 while leading between the 43rd and 81st minutes, according to @xGPhilosophy.

Virgil van Dijk’s relationship with Ian Wright

Who knew these two would get along so well?

In most of his post-match interviews, Van Dijk looked ready to play. However, his mood improved when he spoke to Ian Wright.

The Liverpool captain clearly has some kind of relationship with his exArsenal striker while the Dutchman examined Wright’s apparently injured knee.

Cruyff turn by Caoimhin Kelleher

Okay, it may have made the heart stop, but this Johan Cruyff-esque turn from Kelleher was a moment of supreme composure.

While we’d prefer not to see this kind of action from a goalkeeper in such a tight scenario, it’s a sign of the confidence Kelleher has that comes with playing back-to-back games.

Against ArsenalThe Irishman was much better with the ball at his feet and dealt well with the little that came his way.

Darwin Nunes touches the badge

We love to see the passion Liverpool players have for the club, but we love it even more when they play well!

Having scored in the middle of the week and with Diogo Jota injured, Nunez started again for the Reds and did a very good job of setting up Mo Salahequalizer.

In times past, the Uruguayan may have made the wrong decision in this scenario, so it’s good to see him developing under Slott.

After Salah scored, Nunez could be seen looking towards the visitors and tapping the liver bird on his chest in celebration.

Yes, Darwin.