Is Alexander-Arnold not good enough for England? That notion was completely shattered as he delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing his undeniable quality. Despite Arsenal’s resilient defense, it was Alexander-Arnold who skillfully opened them up with a perfectly executed delivery.
Jurgen Klopp praised his performance, describing it as exceptional. He emphasized that Alexander-Arnold is a world-class player, not only in terms of offensive skills but also overall. While he may not always perform at his best, Klopp acknowledged his immense potential.
Arsenal was unable to contain Alexander-Arnold’s energy on the right wing, and they were equally helpless against the superb finishing of Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota in the second half. Mikel Arteta’s team, missing several key players, found themselves restricted, unable to mount an effective response or play their preferred style of football.
Arteta expressed his shock at his team’s performance, admitting that Liverpool were superior in every aspect and fully deserved their victory. He took responsibility for the way they played, acknowledging that the basics were lacking and such mistakes against strong opponents like Liverpool would inevitably lead to punishment.
Arsenal will undoubtedly be more dangerous when Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe recover from their injuries. However, Arteta would have been concerned by the poor individual performances of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, and Nicolas Pepe. These three players, who are the most expensive signings in Arsenal’s history, played together for the first time this season and it may be some time before such a lineup is seen again.
Arteta emphasized that he does not care about missing players and dislikes making excuses for poor performances. However, the absence of David Luiz, Granit Xhaka, and the mid-game injury to Kieran Tierney undoubtedly had an impact on Arsenal’s performance.
This fixture has historically been a high-scoring affair, but it was evident that Arsenal had no intention of allowing it to become another chaotic and open game. Last season, Arteta’s team successfully employed a deep defensive strategy against Liverpool, then considered the top team in the league. It was seen as a sign of respect for their opponents and highlighted the gap in quality between the two clubs.
The circumstances have changed since then, but Arsenal once again resorted to a similar approach. They retreated further and further from the opposition goal, relinquishing control as Liverpool dominated the game. Klopp attributed the result to his team’s performance, highlighting the role of Fabinho in midfield, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s dominance. Despite a few close chances from James Milner, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino, Liverpool failed to convert before the halftime whistle.
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