Roberto Firmino goal vs Arsenal: Liverpool ran riot in Arsenal’s defence in the first half, as the Reds scored four goals in the first 45 minutes.
Liverpool were on fire as they played against Arsenal at Anfield earlier tonight. They scored four goals inside the first 45 minutes of the game, with Firmino bagging a brace.
The Brazilian forward opened the goalscoring after Ainsley-Maitland Niles gave Arsenal a shock lead, and scored his second goal within 90 minutes to put Liverpool ahead.
Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah scored a goal each as Liverpool took a strong lead in the game.
Roberto Firmino scored his second goal of the game in emphatic fashion as he went past two Arsenal defenders to put Liverpool ahead in the game.
As things stand, Liverpool are 9 points clear at the top of the table after Tottenham conceded a shock defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier tonight.
Roberto Firmino goal vs Arsenal:
Arsenal’s defensive performance had been poor for Firmino’s second goal, and the Brazilian easily danced past the Gunners’ defence.
He beat both the Arsenal centre-backs, Sokratis and Mustafi, before putting the ball past Bernd Leno on the goal.
This was Firmino’s seventh goal against Arsenal since joining the club.
Here’s the goal:
That 2nd Firmino goal oozes class 👌pic.twitter.com/QtznZ8iBvO
— Ziyaad (@ZIYAAD_LFC) December 29, 2018
Here’s how Twitter reacted to his goal:
Roberto Firmino has now scored seven Premier League goals against Arsenal; Robbie Fowler is the only other player with more (9).
The Roberts reign supreme. pic.twitter.com/UQ8vXBOJZ4
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 29, 2018
Firmino looking for Spurs and City when he scored. pic.twitter.com/0w5wV94N31
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) December 29, 2018
Firmino with no look goal.
Arsenal with no look defending.
This match is lit 🔥
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 29, 2018
Roberto Firmino is the highest scoring Brazilian in Premier League history with 42 goals, overtaking Philippe Coutinho.
— LFC Stats (@LFCData) December 29, 2018
7 goals and 3 assists for Firmino this season in the Premier League.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) December 29, 2018
Roberto Firmino is the highest scoring Brazilian in Premier League history with 43 goals, overtaking Philippe Coutinho.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) December 29, 2018
It’s 4-1 at Anfield… What a game..!!! Firmino is on fire🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪 today he scores a quick double ⚽⚽ mane makes it three.. Then the 👑👑.. Wraps up the first half ⚽⚽⚽⚽ #LIVARS #YNWA pic.twitter.com/o5jjkseEgq
— Like M@rk🇰🇪 (@MUNUVE_mark92) December 29, 2018
Roberto Firmino has been directly involved in two goals in each of his last three Premier League home games against Arsenal:
2016-17: ⚽️🅰
2017-18: ⚽️🅰
2018-19: ⚽️⚽️Can he add a third? pic.twitter.com/llx0LDlWsw
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 29, 2018
😯 If Xherdan Shaqiri doesn’t get you, Mohamed Salah will.
😮 If Mohamed Salah doesn’t get you, Roberto Firmino will.
😲 If Roberto Firmino doesn’t get you, Sadio Mane will.😍 Liverpool’s attack. pic.twitter.com/Ud9aWvEaex
— Liverpool Family (@lfc_family) December 29, 2018
⚽️ Roberto Firmino failed to score with his opening 24 goal attempts in PL at Anfield this season – now scores twice in less than 2 minutes pic.twitter.com/rLL4UuJapT
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) December 29, 2018
Firmino’s two goals today mean only Salah and Kane have scored more ‘big six’ goals than he has since the start of last season (only Salah if excluding penalties). pic.twitter.com/zgjVRtOWdt
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) December 29, 2018
