Mikel Arteta claimed his Arsenal players ought to feel like they have taken any other leap forward notwithstanding defeat to Liverpool inside the Premier League.
The Gunners headed into Wednesday’s clash on the Emirates Stadium trying to prove their credentials on two fronts. While they wanted to cement their pinnacle-4 status, additionally they sought to better their document towards the teams round them.
Indeed, Arsenal had misplaced two times already to Liverpool this season earlier than Wednesday. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have also beaten them this time period.
Arsenal consequently impressed as they made life tough for identify-chasing Liverpool. In truth, the Gunners placed within the better and extra threatening first-half performance. Gabriel Martinelli become mainly impressive towards Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Ultimately, even though, the endeavour counted for not anything as Liverpool hit lower back with two dreams early within the second half of. They also had Alisson Becker to thank for a outstanding store before Diogo Jota’s opener.
Arsenal boss Arteta advised Sky Sports: “From container to box, we were at the least on their degree – if not better. But in the bins, that’s in which they gained it.
“They had two probabilities and scored two dreams. We had the chances and we didn’t rating. For the rest, we went toe-to-toe against the high-quality crew within the league proper now.”
Asked what inspired him maximum, the Spaniard brought: “Everything, our high press, how and where we regained it, how we stored possession, how we threatened.
“It turned into everything we talked about, how they tried to execute it, the excellent the depth, the braveness with which they played in opposition to this crew. Unfortunately, the overall performance doesn’t replicate the end result.”
Arsenal’s bad report in opposition to the groups in and around the Champions League places goes on. However, Arteta advised his players to take the positives from their cutting-edge show.
