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Thiago Alcantara jokes he should have got Liverpool's man of the match at Arsenal 'for two assists' - setting up Diogo Jota's opener shortly after his horror backpass nearly saw Alexandre Lacazette hand Arsenal the lead

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara demonstrated his sense of humour as he joked that he should have received the man of the match award for contributing two assists against Arsenal, one of which was for his side's opponents.

Liverpool secured a huge victory in the title race as they beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates in a hard-fought contest on Wednesday night.

Thiago was instrumental in the crucial first goal, playing in Diogo Jota before Andy Robertson crossed for Roberto Firmino to add second.

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Thiago Alcantara showed his sense of humour as he joked that he had two assists

Thiago Alcantara showed his sense of humour as he joked that he had two assists

However, minutes before the opener the midfielder nearly had his head in his hands as set Alexandre Lacazette through on goal with a back-pass.