Arsenal fans have outlandishly claimed on social media that the Anfield pitch had been intentionally overwatered by Liverpool prior to their 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Heading into the game, both sides had the potential to go top of the Premier League if they secured three points.
Mikel Arteta's side seized the initiative early, with Gabriel firing the visitors into the lead just three minutes from kick-off after heading home from a Martin Odegaard free kick.
Liverpool hit back before the interval, with Mohamed Salah netting his 16th goal of the season in all competitions to draw level.
Both sides searched for a winner in an intense clash awash with controversy surrounding strong challenges and VAR decisions, but the game ultimately remained even allowing the Gunners to retain their place at the top of the table.
Following the game several Gunners fans made outlandish claims that the pitch had been intentionally set up to be slippery for their players.
Bukayo Saka appeared to slip as he challenged Kostas Tsimikas, with the Greek defender suffering a broken collarbone after sliding out of play and colliding with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
Writing on X, one Arsenal fan wildly claimed that the conditions on the pitch came from a deliberate attempt by Liverpool to stifle their style of play.
'Overwatered on purpose to slow down our play and accommodate their long ball tactic. Just look how slow the ball rolls.
'Every through ball slows down and timing when dribbling is off. Worst part is how dangerous it is for players.'
The same user shared a clip of Saka appearing to slip whilst under pressure from Ryan Gravenberch, landing precariously and subsequently clattering into the Dutch midfielder.
'We talk about players welfare and protecting the players. This could've ended in horror. Just look at Saka's knee.'
Another user agreed with the claim that the state of the pitch was intentional: 'They did it on purpose. They can’t cope with our possession based tactics.'
Meanwhile another Arsenal fan made a bold allegation, claiming that one side of the pitch had been specifically overwatered to the detriment of the visitors:
They said: 'Anfield pitch had not been cut since Wednesday night. It had also been heavily watered pre-match, and at half time, the only side watered was the Anfield Road end….
'There is a reason Liverpool played long balls & our players were slipping loads in the final 3rd #dirtytactics'
Another argued that the conditions had almost cost Arsenal the game, posting: 'Liverpool's horrible pitch almost won them the game due to slips by Ødegaard and Zinchenko, but it ended up injuring Tsimikas, putting Saka and Gravenberch in danger, and possibly injuring Diaz too. They can only have themselves to blame.'
Another fan wrote that the decision to allegedly overwater was Liverpool's to make, but that it ultimately ended up costing them: 'Over-watering or not watering the pitch at all is the choice of the home team. Perfectly allowed.
'But if it potentially leads to our players slipping all over the pitch, and as a result unfortunately injuring a couple Liverpool players, is there anything to complain about?'
Liverpool football club told MailOnline these claims were wholly unfounded claims and they were ‘not going to legitimise this nonsense with any kind of response’.