Wales international Aaron Ramsey had ball into the net but was controversially looked as an Offside where as on the Other Side Petr Cech two absolute class saves to regain his pride near the half time.
Wenger made only two changes to the squad played Crystal Palace,both at the defence where Chambers and Gabriel came in for Per Mertesacker and Koscielny. Arsène Wenger was forced to replace his two regular centre-halves – Calum Chambers and Gabriel came in for their first appearances of the season, in place of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny with both suffering to illness.
Olivier Giroud made his 100th Appearance for The Emirates side as Spain International Santiago Cazorla taking over as Captain.
As for the visitors, they were without captain Jordan Henderson, but Brazilian schemer Roberto Firmino came in for his first start.
Arsenal fans were worried at the beginning of the Match as the eyes were set on reconstructed Back-Four.
Benteke hit a shot wide from inside the Penalty arsea as Coutinho smashed the right footed deflection straight to the bar.
The Gunners began to Retain their possession as Monreal created the first opportunity of the night headed off wide by Sanchez.
Mesut Ozil and Alexis caused confusion in the Liverpool penalty area moments later, before Ramsey had the ball in the net, only for the linesman to raise his flag for offside. Replays suggested it was the wrong decision.
Petr Čech's game by numbers vs. Liverpool: 8 saves 2 catches 1 punch Flawless goalkeeping display. #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/edAetGBjnu
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 24, 2015As the time went Benteke hit a Powerfull six-Yard shot straight into the Palm of Cech.
It was an open game, Arsenal had most of the possession but were nearly punished once or twice when giving away the ball.
Arsenal looked more focused and aggressive as the game progressed,with Alexis Sanchez getting more involved and Giroud getting more physical.Both the club's got some taste of woodwork with Liverpool hitting twice in the first half and Gunners got one by Sanchez in the second.
Despite getting close into the dying minutes by Olivier Giroud and Alex Ox,The Emirates had to settle for a draw.
GAME STATS
Shots : Arsenal-19 Liverpool-15
Pass Accuracy:Arsenal-85% Liverpool-72%
Chances Created: Arsenal- 15 Liverpool-12
Clearances: Arsenal-28 Liverpool-39
Game By Numbers:Francis Coquelin
91% Pass Accuracy
6 Interceptions
5 Tackles Won
2 Blocks
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