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Liverpool get the better of the opening exchanges with Vladimir Smicer working hard to create chances in midfield

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And it's not long before the home side are rewarded, Harry Kewell drills home from 18 yards to put Liverpool 1-0 up after 14 minutes

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Liverpool continue to test Arsenal but striker Michael Owen squanders his chances to grab a vital second goal for his side in the first half

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Despite a sustained Liverpool attack, Arsenal manage an equaliser on the half-hour when Edu's shot rebounds off Sami Hyypia

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It's tough on Liverpool and Arsenal use the psychological blow to claw their way back into the match, Thierry Henry leading the push for a second goal

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Disaster strikes for Liverpool soon into the second half when Michael Owen falls awkwardly and must receive treatment

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As Owen struggles on, Arsenal take charge of the match and Robert Pires' (right) stunning strike gives them a 2-1 lead on 68 minutes

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Owen is finally taken off after 71 minutes and it's a severe blow for Liverpool as well as putting a question mark over his fitness for the forthcoming England game

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Liverpool keep plugging away and youngster Anthony Le Tallec is denied late on, but Arsenal show their class in the second half to keep their unbeaten record