In a thrilling top-of-the-table clash, Liverpool and Arsenal drew 1-1. However, the match was marred by frequent slips and falls by both players, especially by Arsenal, with statistics showing 26 slips and falls! Rumor has it that Liverpool intentionally "watered down" the pitch to create unfavorable conditions, and a similar situation occurred in last season's Champions League against Real Madrid.
The pitch at Anfield suddenly turned into a "skating rink" and was full of danger. Liverpool's quick 5-2 counterattack in the second half was marred by the accidental slips of Sim Mako and Martin Odigat. In addition, the players' performance was clearly affected by a handball after Martin Odigat slipped in the box (the referee failed to award a penalty) and Bukayosaka's one-two slip. Conspiracy theorists pointed out that Liverpool's tactic of launching an attack through a long pass to Mohammed Shana, which cleverly took advantage of the slippery pitch, was a brilliant move.
