ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 4. The 23-year-old was beaten at the near post for the opening goal. It seemed to affect his confidence afterwards and he might have done better when Liverpool doubled the lead. AP
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 4. The 23-year-old was beaten at the near post for the opening goal. It seemed to affect his confidence afterwards and he might have done better when Liverpool doubled the lead. AP
Cedric Soares – 6. The Portuguese had a good first half but drifted too wide on Liverpool’s first goal. That lapse in concentration allowed Jota the room to score. AP
Cedric Soares – 6. The Portuguese had a good first half but drifted too wide on Liverpool’s first goal. That lapse in concentration allowed Jota the room to score. AP
Ben White – 6. The 24-year-old was in control during the first 45 minutes but had a more difficult second half. Better communication with Soares may have stopped the opening goal. Reuters
Ben White – 6. The 24-year-old was in control during the first 45 minutes but had a more difficult second half. Better communication with Soares may have stopped the opening goal. Reuters
Gabriel – 5. The Brazilian had two opportunities to clear the ball before the second goal. He grew more uncertain as the game went on. Getty
Gabriel – 5. The Brazilian had two opportunities to clear the ball before the second goal. He grew more uncertain as the game went on. Getty
Kieran Tierney – 6. The Scot did well defensively against a rotating front three but was not able to generate much traction going forward. AP
Kieran Tierney – 6. The Scot did well defensively against a rotating front three but was not able to generate much traction going forward. AP
Thomas Partey – 7. The Ghanaian managed to evade Liverpool’s press and was at the heart of Arsenal’s best work in the first half. He was less effective after the break. Action Images
Thomas Partey – 7. The Ghanaian managed to evade Liverpool’s press and was at the heart of Arsenal’s best work in the first half. He was less effective after the break. Action Images
Granit Xhaka – 6. The Swiss was efficient on the ball but lacked the pace and mobility to dominate in games like this. He needs to be more creative. AFP
Granit Xhaka – 6. The Swiss was efficient on the ball but lacked the pace and mobility to dominate in games like this. He needs to be more creative. AFP
Bukayo Saka – 5. The 20-year-old did not trouble Robertson very often. His ineffective clearance allowed Liverpool to score the second goal. He was withdrawn for Pepe with 16 minutes left. Action Images
Bukayo Saka – 5. The 20-year-old did not trouble Robertson very often. His ineffective clearance allowed Liverpool to score the second goal. He was withdrawn for Pepe with 16 minutes left. Action Images
Martin Odegaard – 4. The Norwegian had a chance to give Arsenal the lead but was foiled by Alisson. That was the turning point of a game in which the 23-year-old was never able to impose himself and he was replaced by Smith Rowe in the 67th minute. Getty
Martin Odegaard – 4. The Norwegian had a chance to give Arsenal the lead but was foiled by Alisson. That was the turning point of a game in which the 23-year-old was never able to impose himself and he was replaced by Smith Rowe in the 67th minute. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli – 7. The Brazilian was the best of the Arsenal forwards. He caused problems for Alexander-Arnold. Better crossing might have changed the game. AP
Gabriel Martinelli – 7. The Brazilian was the best of the Arsenal forwards. He caused problems for Alexander-Arnold. Better crossing might have changed the game. AP
Alexandre Lacazette – 5. The Frenchman was easily contained by Liverpool’s centre-backs. His movement was disappointing and he offered few options in and around the box. He made way for Nketiah with 10 minutes left. PA
Alexandre Lacazette – 5. The Frenchman was easily contained by Liverpool’s centre-backs. His movement was disappointing and he offered few options in and around the box. He made way for Nketiah with 10 minutes left. PA
SUB: Emile Smith Rowe – 5. The 21-year-old came on for Odegaard with 23 minutes to go. He could not get on the ball against Liverpool’s hard press. AFP
SUB: Emile Smith Rowe – 5. The 21-year-old came on for Odegaard with 23 minutes to go. He could not get on the ball against Liverpool’s hard press. AFP
SUB: Nicolas Pepe – 5. The winger replaced Saka with 16 minutes to go. He was unable to influence proceedings as Liverpool closed out the game. EPA
SUB: Nicolas Pepe – 5. The winger replaced Saka with 16 minutes to go. He was unable to influence proceedings as Liverpool closed out the game. EPA
SUB: Eddie Nketiah – 5. The 22-year-old was given the last 10 minutes at Lacazette’s expense. He found the physicality of the defence hard to deal with. Getty Images
SUB: Eddie Nketiah – 5. The 22-year-old was given the last 10 minutes at Lacazette’s expense. He found the physicality of the defence hard to deal with. Getty Images
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 7. The Brazilian’s save from Odegaard in the second half was a turning point. He was composed and in control throughout. EPA
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 7. The Brazilian’s save from Odegaard in the second half was a turning point. He was composed and in control throughout. EPA
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6. The 23-year-old had a tough night against Martinelli and could have been helped out more by Mane and Diaz. He stuck to his task and worked hard. PA
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6. The 23-year-old had a tough night against Martinelli and could have been helped out more by Mane and Diaz. He stuck to his task and worked hard. PA
Joel Matip – 7. The 30-year-old kept Lacazette quiet. He took every opportunity to step forward with the ball at his feet. EPA
Joel Matip – 7. The 30-year-old kept Lacazette quiet. He took every opportunity to step forward with the ball at his feet. EPA
Virgil van Dijk – 7. The Dutchman forced Ramsdale to save a header from a corner and kept the Arsenal forwards on a tight rein. He was calm when the defence was under pressure. AFP
Virgil van Dijk – 7. The Dutchman forced Ramsdale to save a header from a corner and kept the Arsenal forwards on a tight rein. He was calm when the defence was under pressure. AFP
Andrew Robertson – 8. The Scot ensured Sako was rarely a danger. He raided forward whenever there was a chance and set up the second goal. EPA
Andrew Robertson – 8. The Scot ensured Sako was rarely a danger. He raided forward whenever there was a chance and set up the second goal. EPA
Jordan Henderson – 7. The captain seemed off the pace before the break but grew in stature in the second half. He was influential during the period when Liverpool wrapped up the game. AFP
Jordan Henderson – 7. The captain seemed off the pace before the break but grew in stature in the second half. He was influential during the period when Liverpool wrapped up the game. AFP
Fabinho – 6. The Brazilian was caught in the wrong areas in the first half and the game passed him by. After the break he sat deeper and was much better. PA
Fabinho – 6. The Brazilian was caught in the wrong areas in the first half and the game passed him by. After the break he sat deeper and was much better. PA
Thiago Alcantara – 6. The 30-year-old had a poor first half and presented Arsenal with a good chance after the break. He redeemed himself with a splendid pass to Jota for the opening goal. Replaced by Jones in the final minute. AFP
Thiago Alcantara – 6. The 30-year-old had a poor first half and presented Arsenal with a good chance after the break. He redeemed himself with a splendid pass to Jota for the opening goal. Replaced by Jones in the final minute. AFP
Sadio Mane – 6. The Senegalese ran hard but was unable to get into goalscoring positions. His pace became a factor when Arsenal chased the game. Getty
Sadio Mane – 6. The Senegalese ran hard but was unable to get into goalscoring positions. His pace became a factor when Arsenal chased the game. Getty
Diogo Jota – 6. The Portuguese’s touch was off. He was just about to be substituted when he scored the opening goal. He was taken off anyway and replaced by Firmino in the 56th minute. AP
Diogo Jota – 6. The Portuguese’s touch was off. He was just about to be substituted when he scored the opening goal. He was taken off anyway and replaced by Firmino in the 56th minute. AP
Luis Diaz – 5. The Colombian worked both wings but had little joy on either side. He made way for Salah in the 56th minute. AFP
Luis Diaz – 5. The Colombian worked both wings but had little joy on either side. He made way for Salah in the 56th minute. AFP
SUB: Roberto Firmino – 8. The Brazilian was excellent when he came on for Jota. He held the ball up nicely, kept possession and scored the second goal. EPA
SUB: Roberto Firmino – 8. The Brazilian was excellent when he came on for Jota. He held the ball up nicely, kept possession and scored the second goal. EPA
SUB: Mohamed Salah – 7. The Egyptian joined the action in the 56th minute in place of Diaz. His mere presence scared Arsenal. AFP
SUB: Mohamed Salah – 7. The Egyptian joined the action in the 56th minute in place of Diaz. His mere presence scared Arsenal. AFP
SUB: Curtis Jones – 6 The 21-year-old replaced Thiago in the final minute. He brought some energy to the closing moments of the game. Getty Images
SUB: Curtis Jones – 6 The 21-year-old replaced Thiago in the final minute. He brought some energy to the closing moments of the game. Getty Images

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Tony Evans

March 17, 2022

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Jurgen Klopp warned his Liverpool stars that their momentum in the Premier League title race is a "fragile flower" following Wednesday's vital 2-0 win at Arsenal.

Klopp's side closed the gap on leaders Manchester City to one point thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool's ninth consecutive league victory puts the destiny of the title in their hands as they would take the trophy if they win their remaining nine games, including a crucial trip to City on April 10.

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While City faltered in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace on Monday, Liverpool were at their relentless best as they survived Arsenal's first-half barrage before snatching the points.

But, although Liverpool are the league's in-form team, Reds boss Klopp is cautious about putting too much faith in their momentum.

"Momentum is the most fragile flower on the planet," he said.

"If someone walks on it, then you have to work to get the momentum back and just get through it.

"A rhythm is good but a rhythm is playing every four days, three days, it is a rhythm but it is an intense one, we are not complaining, we want to be in all competitions.

"It is fine but the opponents are all quality and they are really different."

The seismic showdown with City could well determine if Liverpool can land a second English title in three seasons.

But Liverpool, chasing an unprecedented quadruple, face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, then host Watford immediately after the international break.

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All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.

Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.

Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.

Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.

Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.

Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.

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RESULT

Kolkata Knight Riders 169-7 (20 ovs)
Rajasthan Royals 144-4 (20 ovs)

Kolkata win by 25 runs

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