During Klopp's time at Liverpool, Roberto Firmino scoring against Arsenal seemed like an annual event. In 18 appearances against the Gunners, the Brazilian scored 11 goals. His best performance in this fixture was undoubtedly the 5-1 victory at Anfield in December 2018, which saw him score a hat-trick, including his trademark 'no-look' finish in the first half. His second goal saw him leave three Arsenal defenders on the floor before slotting the ball to put Liverpool ahead.
He also played a big part in denting the Gunners' title charge in the 2022/23 season. Arsenal led 2-1 at half-time, knowing that a win would send them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Klopp's side fought back, though, and Firmino headed home an equaliser in the 87th minute, ensuring the North London club dropped vital points in the title race.
Robbie Fowler in action for Liverpool
Robbie Fowler is the top scorer in this fixture, with 12 goals in 17 appearances during his two stints at Liverpool. At the start of the 1994/95 season, the English striker scored a first-half hat-trick against the Gunners at Anfield. In the return game, he scored the only goal of the game at Highbury. Fowler repeated the trick in the following season, scoring another hat-trick against Arsenal at Anfield, with two of the goals coming after the interval this time.
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