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'It's poor goalkeeping... you should never get beaten at your near post': Paul Merson slams 'lazy' Aaron Ramsdale after goalkeeper's error for Diogo Jota's opener in Arsenal's defeat against Liverpool

Arsenal legend Paul Merson was not impressed by Aaron Ramsdale's efforts to stop Diogo Jota's opening goal in Liverpool's victory over Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Arsenal had given aa good account of themselves up until the moment Jota was played in on goal in the 54th minute.

The angle was tight but the forward's left footed strike managed to squirm it's way past Ramsdale at his near post.

Diogo Jota beat Aaron Ramsdale at his near post to open the scoring against Arsenal
Paul Merson was not impressed by the Arsenal goalkeeper's attempts to stop the shot

Liverpool never really looked back after the goal and proceeded to run out comfortable 2-0 winners.