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Trent Alexander-Arnold silences his critics with sublime free-kick for Liverpool against Rangers

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Updated 20:47 4 Oct 2022 GMT+1Published 20:18 4 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Trent Alexander-Arnold silences his critics with sublime free-kick for Liverpool against Rangers

Alexander-Arnold gave Liverpool an early lead at Anfield.

Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a magnificent free-kick to give Liverpool the lead against Rangers in their historic Champions League clash at Anfield.

Liverpool and Rangers went head-to-head on Tuesday in the first competitive meeting between the two giant clubs.

The home side, starting with an unfamiliar 4-2-3-1 formation, began the match brightly.

They almost went in front just two minutes into the game, when Darwin Nunez forced a good save from Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

Minutes later, the Uruguayan striker was involved again, winning a foul on the edge of Rangers' area after a well-worked move from Jurgen Klopp's side.

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Alexander-Arnold stepped up to curl the resulting free-kick past the despairing dive of McGregor.

It was his second goal of the season and a much needed boost for the 23-year-old, who has faced criticism for his performances in recent months.

Liverpool fans on social media were delighted for Alexander-Arnold, with some questioning why the right-back was not used by England manager Gareth Southgate during the recent international break.

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"James and Walker can't do that," wrote one fan on Twitter, referring to two of Alexander-Arnold's main rivals for a place in the England team – Chelsea's Reece James and Manchester City's Kyle Walker.

"That's what England are missing," added another fan.

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While a third wrote: "How is he not going to the World Cup?!

"As a right-wing-back, his defensive skills are good enough! Imagine him on the wing!"

Liverpool continued to dominate after Alexander-Arnold's opener and went close later in the half through Mohamed Salah, who saw his shot well saved by McGregor.

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Jurgen Klopp's side wasted another opportunity after the half-hour mark - Nunez again firing a shot straight at McGregor, who would go on to deny Luis Diaz with another smart stop minutes later.

The home side pushed hard for a second goal before half-time but were unable to find it, with McGregor denying Nunez twice in the closing stages of the half to frustrate the Uruguayan.

Featured Image Credit: BT Sport

Topics: Rangers, Scottish Premiership, Liverpool, Premier League, Champions League, Football, Anfield

Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA. Tested daily as a Liverpool fan in a Manchester office.

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