Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC: “A great night, difficult in the first minutes. They defend so low, so well. The expectation of a City manager is to play this game like a final, an important competition, how humble we are, how we fight for each other. I’m really pleased I am still managing this group of players and to go through."

On Phil Foden: “He had all the responsibility. He doesn’t feel the pressure. Of courses he will get to another level because he is so young. He will listen, he is so competitive and playing in those central positions is so decisive. Last games he has scored a lot of goals and the partnership with Julian [Alvarez] is doing really well."

Kevin De Bruyne: “I thought it was better for the first minutes to play for the second half when the game was more open. Kevin is something unique in the world. For him to play 30 minutes was perfect, Jeremy [Doku] as well. Jack [Grealish] played good too so it was a good afternoon for all of us."

On controlling high ball on the touchline: The problem is the manager doesn’t give me an opportunity to show my level. I need to speak with him!"

More on De Bruyne: "Kevin must know how much the people love him. He’s incredible. Kevin, until he decides to leave or retires, will forever be one of the most beloved players. We are really pleased for him."

Time to catch up on some of the post-match chat from the earlier games.

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A cracking watch but how on earth are Arsenal not ahead?

You cannot takes your eyes off this!

Now Liverpool rattle the woodwork as Trent Alexander-Arnold curls one towards the net from just inside the box.

It's 1-1 in terms of woodwork hit.

Alan Shearer
Former England and Newcastle striker on BBC One

The Arsenal press has been superb but the finishing has been dreadful.

Arteta must be one frustrated manager.

Big chance for Kai Havertz but his attempt hits Alisson's chest and the ball is cleared.

More frustration for Mikel Arteta.

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Alan Shearer
Former England and Newcastle striker on BBC One

It's good goalkeeping from Ramsdale, he's had barely anything to do.

A rare Liverpool attack. Darwin Nunez is on the charge but Aaron Ramsdale rushes out of his box to put the ball out for a throw-in before the Reds player can pounce.

Alan Shearer
Former England and Newcastle striker on BBC One

How many do they need? We know how strong Arsenal are at set pieces.

It's another chance, a big chance.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal are fashioning plenty of opportunities but have yet take any of them. It has been a complaint about Mikel Arteta's side that they lack a natural goalscorer and they are still searching for end product here.

How many chances do Arsenal want?

A great opportunity for Kai Havertz but he heads it wide.

Arsenal are into double figures in terms of attempts. But a big fat zero in terms of goals scored.

And the chances keep on coming!

A thumping effort by Ben White of all people but Alisson is alert to tip his deflected attempt over the bar.

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It's backs to the wall but Liverpool's defending is good. Bukayo Saka is thwarted by Joe Gomez before Martin Odegaard has an attempt blocked.

The closest Arsenal have come to scoring.