The 38-year-old Nikopolidis was beaten only once, but Cesc Fabregas' half-volley thundered back off the crossbar.

CNN: Jovetic double sees Fiorentina sink Liverpool

Arsenal dominated possession and missed a host of first-half chances with veteran Greek goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis standing firm.

CNN: Jovetic double sees Fiorentina sink Liverpool

Florent Malouda's snapshot was well saved by 36-year-old keeper Antonis Nikopolidis, who also kept out Carvalho's firm header after Juliano Belletti's deep free-kick was flicked on by Malouda.

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