Mikel Arteta made a self-criticism and was proud of the game shown by both teams at the interval Arsenal and Liverpool (2-2) this Sunday at Anfield: “I think that for the outside world it was a good game to watch. We started very well. Before the break we conceded a goal that gave Liverpool wings”, commented the Basque, making it clear that the purpose from wrong he got the ‘reds’ completely out of the game.
At that moment, Arteta made sure that he changed the script of the game: “We lost control and started giving away a lot of balls. The game opened up. We needed resistance, we needed our goalkeeper at the last moment. I think the tie was a fair result Liverpool could have scored three or four goals”, recognized Sky Sports.
About the immediate performance it provides Aaron Ramsdalethe coach commented that he is the key to something positive: “Today he is very good again. I have not seen anyone dominate this field this season. They beat all the good ones here, they played against Real Madrid and they can be four. up after 20 minutes. They will have moments. You have to deal with them and we did. Our goalkeeper had a lot to do with it”.
Also asked about the meaning of the point for the title fight, Arteta said: “Keep going. Convince them to keep playing like we did in the first 30 minutes.” Arsenal are now ahead City of Manchester of six points, with a pending ‘citizen’ game against Brighton.
Source: La Verdad
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