Overview
- The Premier League 2 match at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre on January 17 ended 7-0 in favor of Rob Page's side.
- Kieran Morrison scored three, with further goals from Tommy Pilling, Amara Nallo, Will Wright and Keyrol Figueroa from the spot.
- Arsenal sources called it their heaviest defeat in the PL2 era, noting a youthful lineup that included U16 starters and absences after U18 duty the previous night.
- Emerson Nwaneri started at 15 years and 152 days to become Arsenal's youngest U21 starter, surpassing the mark set by his brother Ethan.
- Liverpool strengthened their play-off position and host Leeds on January 25, while Arsenal target a response against Burnley with a stronger group expected.