Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal

Andrey Arshavin returned to Anfield to haunt Liverpool again as his smart finish gave Arsenal a 2-1 victory which heaps more pressure on Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Arshavin, who scored all four goals in the draw on this ground last April, capitalised on Glen Johnson's error to fire in off a post in the 58th minute.

Johnson's own goal just after half-time had handed Arsenal an equaliser after Dirk Kuyt had put Liverpool ahead four minutes before the break.

Teams:

Liverpool Reina, Johnson (Degen 82), Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Mascherano (Aquilani 65), Lucas, Kuyt, Gerrard,Benayoun (Ngog 79), Torres.

Subs Not Used: Cavalieri, Insua, Skrtel, Dossena.

Booked: Aurelio, Mascherano, Lucas.

Goals: Kuyt 41.

Arsenal Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Traore (Silvestre 87), Fabregas, Song Billong, Denilson,Walcott (Diaby 70), Arshavin (Ramsey 90), Nasri.

Subs Not Used: Fabianski, Eduardo, Vela, Wilshere.

Booked: Denilson, Arshavin, Fabregas.

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