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Jonny Evans to Arsenal: Fans joke West Brom defender will fit right in after error that led to Roberto Firmino goal

The 30-year-old defender was at fault for Liverpool's early goal at Anfield and Twitter had some fun at his expense

Jonny Evans made a costly misjudgement which let Liverpool in to score

JONNY EVANS' transfer value may have just gone down after a misjudgement proved fatal against Liverpool.

The Arsenal target gifted Jurgen Klopp's men an early goal in the FA Cup fourth round tie at Anfield on Saturday night.

Jonny Evans made a costly misjudgement which let Liverpool in to score
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Jonny Evans made a costly misjudgement which let Liverpool in to scoreCredit: Rex Features
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Evans didn't deal with a long, aimless Liverpool ball forward and instead presumed the goalkeeper would collect the loose ball.

Mo Salah was quick on the scene and presented with a golden opportunity which Ben Foster saved.


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But Roberto Firmino followed up to score for Liverpool much to Evans' frustration.

The defender is a £25m transfer target for Arsenal, and some joked that Evans' error means he would be a good fit for the Gunners.

Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool the lead after Jonny Evans' error
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Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool the lead after Jonny Evans' errorCredit: Reuters

One Twitter user wrote: "Why are we linked with Jonny Evans? Shocking we have enough defenders that make mistakes."

Another social media post read: "Jonny Evans auditioning for Arsenal by playing like of their defenders."

One user wrote: "With judgements like that, Jonny Evans will fit right in at Arsenal."

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