Liverpool departed north London with a point, but events after the final whistle quickly became the main talking point.
The goalless draw with Arsenal was solid and well-managed in periods, yet attention turned to Conor Bradley after the right-back was forced off late with what appeared to be a knee injury.
The 22-year-old was involved in a tense moment near the touchline during stoppage time, shortly before he was unable to continue and required on-field treatment.
Post-match sighting of Bradley sparks concern
Spanish journalist Pablo Montano shared a worrying update soon after full-time from the mixed zone at the Emirates.
“Conor Bradley leaves the Emirates Stadium on crutches and wearing a knee brace,” Montano wrote on X.
“The Northern Ireland full-back was injured in added time and had to be carried off on a stretcher.”
Seeing one of Liverpool’s players leaving the stadium assisted by staff was a sobering image, particularly after what had been an impressive individual performance.
Earlier in the match, Bradley had come closest to scoring when his effort struck the crossbar after capitalising on a defensive error, highlighting how influential he was before being forced off.
What Bradley’s injury might mean
Arne Slot echoed the concern in his post-match comments, offering a candid reaction when asked about his defender’s condition.
“I’m afraid it doesn’t look good for Conor Bradley,” Slot said, adding that when “one of our players goes down, people probably know by now that 100 times out of 100, something is wrong.”
That protective instinct was also visible on the pitch, where Dominik Szoboszlai immediately intervened when Bradley was shoved while injured — a moment that reflected the togetherness within the squad.
Opta statistics showed Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target for the first time in a Premier League game since 2010, underlining how disruptive the closing stages became.
With the fixture schedule becoming increasingly congested and Bradley having already missed time earlier this season, the early signs are understandably worrying.
For now, the focus is on awaiting a full medical update, with hope that the scenes from north London prove less serious than they initially appeared.
