Sport: Tuesday's Champions League action

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger looks on from the dugout at the DSB Stadium - the home of their Dutch opponents, AZ Alkmaar Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

David Mendes da Silva tries to tackle Cesc Fàbregas Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Brett Holman is out-jumped by William Gallas Photograph: Jerry Lampen/Reuters

Cesc Fàbregas is congratulated by Robin van Persie as his goal in the 36th minute puts the Gunners on course for their third straight win in the group stage Photograph: Bas Czerwinski/AP

Stijn Schaars wrestles with Fabregas Photograph: Bas Czerwinski/AP

AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Sergio Romero stops a shot on goal Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP

Romero foils Andrei Arshavin Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP

Hector Moreno lifts the ball over Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone but skews his subsequent shot wide. But it matters little as the move is ruled offside Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Arsenal's Carlos Vela is fouled by Moussa Dembeleduring Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

AZ Alkmaar snatch an equaliser in the 93rd minute to earn a 1-1 draw Photograph: Robin Van Lonkhuijsen/EPA

Vito Mannone and Gael Clichy discuss where it all went wrong after the game Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images

Meanwhile, at Anfield, Liverpool's Steven Gerrard gets an admiring glance from the mascot prior to kick off Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Javier Mascherano dispossesses Lyon's Ederson with one of his trademark tackles Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

... while David Ngog is kept at arm's length by Jeremy Toulalan Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Gerrard's night ends as he limps off - a massive blow to the Reds as they look to overhaul the Group E leaders Photograph: Tim Hales/AP

Dirk Kuyt flashes a shot goalwards Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Yossi Benayoun is challenged by Kim Kallstrom and Jean Makoun Photograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

The Israeli celebrates after giving Liverpool the lead in the 41st minute Photograph: Tim Hales/AP

Ederson rifles a shot at goal Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

And soon Liverpool's creaky defence is pierced... Maxime Gonalons heads in the equaliser Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Gonalons is smothered by his fellow players Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Jamie Carragher looks to stir his deflated team-mates Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

In the 91st minute, Lyon midfielder Cesar Delgado nips in at the back post to reach a teasing cross and score his team's winner Photograph: Nick Wilkinson/EPA

Delgado runs off jubilantly ... Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

... while Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina stands dejected. Liverpool have now lost four matches in a row in all competitions. This 2-1 defeat is their second in the Champions League group stage this season Photograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport