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Liverpool show “exciting” signs but must finish better to be a “proper team”

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There were positives to take from Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, but erratic finishing and an unwanted statistic also stood out.

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There were positives to take from Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, but erratic finishing and an unwanted statistic also stood out. The Reds were beaten in the Premier League, with Kai Havertz’s first-half goal snatching a first win at Anfield for the Gunners since 2012.

There was, though, a period in the opening 45 minutes where Liverpool were dominant, with their finishing the only shortcoming. In the end, Arsenal showed why they are strong favourites to retain their title, and why the Reds remain a work in progress.

Here’s how the media reacted to Liverpool’s defeat. “It’s the first time EVER that a Liverpool side have failed to have a shot on target in a Premier League match at Anfield.

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