Liverpool eliminated Arsenal from the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory, therefore eliminating their chances of winning silverware this season.
Both clubs are in contention for the Premier League crown, but their supporters were treated to domestic action this weekend.
Kiwior’s own goal contributed to Liverpool’s triumph.
Arsenal came into the game at the Emirates Stadium having suffered two defeats, but they were the sharper team in the first half.
They created a flurry of chances in the first half but were unable to convert them, with Kai Havertz in particular struggling up front.
Trent Alexander-Arnold hit the crossbar as Liverpool gradually took control of the game.
When Ben White fouled Curtis Jones following his spectacular play, tensions between two of English football’s best teams were on full show.
The second half in north London was eerily similar to the first, with both teams creating but failing to convert chances.
Ten minutes from time, the deadlock was broken, and Liverpool advanced to the fourth round.
Alexander-Arnold whipped in a dangerous corner from the left, collided with Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, and went in.
Luis Diaz wheeled away in delight, but replays revealed that the Gunners defender had scored.
Liverpool’s away end was ecstatic after a surprising victory.
Diaz added to his tally late in stoppage time with a rocket into the top-right corner.
Arsenal, the FA Cup’s record 14-time winner, were then knocked out as Liverpool hung on.
This is their third straight defeat in all competitions, and they are eliminated from the FA Cup one round earlier than previous season.
Despite Arsenal’s several chances, Liverpool were the merited winners and will now await the draw on Monday.