Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voiced his disappointment after a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, despite standout performances from players like Bukayo Saka.
The Gunners took the lead twice, with Saka opening the scoring early and Mikel Merino adding another, but defensive injuries allowed Liverpool to claw back with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
A battling display at Emirates Stadium ⚔️
All the key moments from today’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool 👇 pic.twitter.com/Fh9WrSWXo7
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Speaking after the match, Arteta praised Saka’s performance, especially his return from injury. “After a few weeks off, the way he played and competed was exceptional,” he said, highlighting Saka’s consistency and influence on the game.
💬 “I think the performance overall with all the circumstances was very positive, a lot of great things to take, but it’s disappointing not to win it because I thought we were the better team.”
Mikel Arteta praised his team’s performance after today’s draw against Liverpool 👇
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However, Arteta expressed frustration over the missed opportunity to secure a victory. “We were the better team, but we couldn’t see the game off,” he lamented.
🗓️ On this day last year…
Takehiro Tomiyasu scored his first Arsenal goal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/CEFje8YlSA
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Arteta acknowledged his side’s strong first-half display, describing it as “total domination,” but pointed out defensive lapses that allowed Liverpool to equalise.
He also spoke about the challenges posed by injuries to the backline and commended his players’ resilience under difficult circumstances. “We’ll continue to adapt,” he added, expressing confidence in the squad’s ability to recover.
The Arsenal boss remained hopeful about the team’s direction, despite the draw, emphasizing that “circumstances are going to make us better” as the season progresses.
We keep going 💪 pic.twitter.com/MtbQkQMBhD
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 27, 2024
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