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Sat 01 Jan 2007Holders outgunnedLiverpool 1 Arsenal 3: Arsenal sent holders Liverpool tumbling out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle, with Tomas Rosicky scoring twice in the Gunners' victory at Anfield.The Czech midfielder scored a superb opener in the 37th minute, taking control of Alexander Hleb's pass before firing high beyond Jerzy Dudek in the Liverpool goal.