3 reasons why Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 | Premier League 2019/20

#2 Weary Arsenal their own worst enemy

David Luiz apologetically applauds the travelling Arsenal supporters after a grim defensive display

With the previous point in mind, Emery wasn't on the pitch himself and some of the blame should also be levelled at his players for their largely disappointing displays. Criticism has long landed at Granit Xhaka's feet and although he doesn't do himself many favours, the Swiss international shouldn't be scapegoated for their failures on this occasion.

Instead it's the in-game approach and how it was applied, which gifted Liverpool a plethora of chances throughout. As previously mentioned, Ceballos was swallowed whole by a prepared Liverpool midfield trio - particularly Fabinho - who stifled the Spaniard's creative abilities and reduced him to an anonymous role out of possession too.

Willock's high-energy style was lauded as brave and encouraging to see from the 20-year-old, though he too wasn't exempt from the same treatment either, barring a few solo dribbles on the counter. Players looked dead on their feet after the hour mark and understandably so, having been overrun and bettered by a refined, more purposeful version of themselves.

Nacho Monreal was sloppy, Ainsley Maitland-Niles kept busy and Aubameyang largely ineffective in comparison to a promising Pepe alongside him, who really should have scored.

Nevertheless, their biggest concern remains central defence. With Rob Holding (knee) returning in under-23s action yesterday and Calum Chambers watching on from the bench, I'd love to know how they felt watching on helplessly as £8m signing David Luiz defended as he usually does: poorly.

He was at fault for both Salah goals, in different aspects. The first was a needless act of petulance from a 32-year-old that you should really be expecting better from - he tugged at the Egyptian's shirt in the box, leaving referee Anthony Taylor no choice in truth.

Salah made it three ten minutes later after a blistering run forward, but the Brazilian's involvement in the build-up was equally grim. Already on a booking, he sprinted out towards him to apply pressure before being effortlessly left for dead. Sidestepping out of the way to show he didn't touch the forward, Salah took his chance well and fired low into the bottom corner. Luiz was, again, a man beaten in every way.