Liverpool 1 Arsenal 3: Arsenal sent holders Liverpool tumbling out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle, with Tomas Rosicky scoring twice in the Gunners' victory at Anfield.
The Czech midfielder scored a superb opener in the 37th minute, taking control of Alexander Hleb's pass before firing high beyond Jerzy Dudek in the Liverpool goal.
Rosicky scored again seconds before half-time, beating Dudek from 20 yards to put Arsenal firmly in control.
Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt pulled one back, heading home for the hosts 20 minutes from time, but fit-again Arsenal captain Thierry Henry ended any hopes of a comeback in the 84th minute.
The Frenchman took advantage of some slack defending on the left flank to win possession before surging at the Liverpool back four and scoring with a low drive.
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