Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

As the Gunners prepare to return home, Liverpool defeated Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Reds had won both of their US games.

Liverpool defeated Arsenal in front of a record-breaking football crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho.

In front of 69,879 spectators at the NFL stadium, an exciting first half was followed by a second half that quickly vanished, making the Reds the deserving winners.

With two assists, Harvey Elliott was the game’s most impressive player. When Diogo Jota stopped a long ball forward from Caoimhin Kellher, Liverpool took the lead. Elliott quickly moved to slide Salah through, and the Egyptian finished well, finding the bottom corner.

Elliott’s second assist was even more spectacular as he hoisted the ball over the Gunners back four, giving Carvalho a chance to run onto and score a volley to give Arne Slot’s team a double.

Jarrell Quansah’s excellent defending had kept the Gunners out of the game until Kai Havertz managed to give Arsenal a response just before the half ended. The Norwegian star had turned Kostas Tsimikas before halftime, and now the Gunners man turned home Martin Odegaard’s deflected cross.

On this hot night in the US metropolis, both teams started to make adjustments after halftime, which inevitably resulted in a decrease in intensity.

Impressive performance by Harvey Elliott

In order to secure a regular starting position in the Liverpool lineup, the midfield player recently stated that he needed to be more “selfish.” However, the Kop ace’s creative effect on others was evident here, and he was extremely impressive while he was on the pitch.

Two excellent passes, of which the second is especially notable, set up goals for Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho. While in the first half, if Diogo Jota had been wearing his shooting boots, he may have had a hat-trick of assists.

This was an excellent effort from him if he was trying to win over Arne Slot, his new boss.

Slot switch formation 

Slot may have a stronger focal point in the attack than in the friendly against Real Betis the other night, especially with Diogo Jota available after teaming up with the Reds later in the tour.

This required a change in formation from 4-2-4 to 4-2-3-1, with Dominik Szoboszlai playing deep-lying midfield this time instead of a forward role as he did last week.

Elliott switched to a No 10 position as a result, and he was quite effective there, creating gaps between Arsenal’s midfield and defence.

Liverpool went to a 4-3-3 when Jota was substituted at halftime. Could Slot be more tactically adaptable after nine years of Klopp primarily using one system, or is he simply making due with the players he currently has while he waits for a completely fit squad?

Jarrell Quansah is improving.

This season, there seems to be a slot available next to Virgil van Dijk, and Quansah is undoubtedly in the best position to take it.

Since the young defender’s arrival in the summer of last year, the Reds had adequate cover and didn’t need to spend money on a centre-back in the transfer window. However, it appears like Quansah has advanced to the starting lineup on a regular basis.

The defender put in a great display, stopping a certain goal after Gabriel Martinelli slid a cross in with a brilliant tackle to deny Gabriel Jesus.He appears to be an excellent defender.

Gabriel Jesus appears well-groomed.

The Brazilian had a relatively poor second season at Arsenal the previous season as additional injuries derailed him and his play took a nosedive. Kai Havertz eventually took his spot.

The front man for the Gunners was moving quickly across the pitch, chasing down every ball in an attempt to force mistakes, which he successfully did multiple times. He looked dangerous the entire game and would have scored had Quansah’s outstanding defending not prevented him from taping in.

If Jesus wants to maintain his starting position this season, he must improve and reach more goals.

Fabio Carvalho versus Ben White.

The Arsenal full-back’s night against Carvalho wasn’t the simplest. Throughout his time on the pitch, the Liverpool forward outperformed the more seasoned defender.

As he bundled the winger off the ground and threw him smashing into the water bottles near the Arsenal dugout, White even left one on him. The young Portuguese player, who intends to stay at Liverpool this season and compete for a spot in the starting lineup, put up yet another outstanding display.

To be honest, White performed well in the beginning but found the evening difficult in the end. When Carvalho coasted inside to give the Reds their second goal, no one was following him.