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How Our Ruthless Plot Against Liverpool Worked Out – Arteta
By Eze Dike
Arsenal recorded a dominant 3-1 victory over league leaders Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday, cutting the gap at the top to just two points and provoking an unprecedented sideline celebration by Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta.
The hosts dominated much of the contest but gifted Liverpool a route back into the game when a defensive mix-up on the stroke of half-time saw Gabriel Magalhaes turn into his own net to cancel out Bukayo Saka’s early opener. Arsenal continued to push, though, and went back in front when Gabriel Martinelli turned into an empty net after Liverpool’s Alisson Becker had charged off his line and failed to clear a long ball.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, unbeaten in their previous 15 Premier League games, had Ibrahima Konate sent off before substitute Leandro Trossard wrapped up a huge win for the Gunners in stoppage time, finishing smartly through Alisson’s legs from an acute angle. The victory sees Arsenal move back into second place above Manchester City, who face Brentford on Monday and ensures Liverpool taste defeat in the Premier League for the first time since September.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta had this to say after his team’s splendid win over Liverpool;
“We were ruthless when we had a chance and it feels like a big win. Basically the message was that there were going to be difficult moments and we had to navigate through those moments.
“It gives us momentum in the title race and the way we have done it we are back on it – really excited.” GWG.ng quotes Mikel Arteta as telling Sky Sports following the renewed surge by Arsenal against Liverpool.
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