Mikel Arteta has shared his perspective on why he relishes matches against Liverpool as his Arsenal team prepares to face them this weekend.
Having played for Liverpool’s city rivals Everton for several seasons during his career, Arteta is well-acquainted with the intense rivalry between the red and blue sides of the city.
As the manager of Arsenal, he recognises that Liverpool stands as one of his team’s most significant rivals, emphasising the need to approach each encounter with seriousness and determination.
In their last visit to Anfield, Arsenal secured a 1-1 draw, establishing themselves as a formidable opponent for the Reds.
Ahead of their game this weekend, Arteta said, as quoted by the Daily Mail:
‘It is special for me and I have so many memories from playing against them [Liverpool].
‘They are a top side and it requires a big operation. A lot of preparation and that’s what we have to do.
‘That was proved again a week or two ago when we played them at Anfield – it was an incredible match. I hope it will be a very good match again.
‘We are really happy with the atmosphere that we have created at the Emirates. It has been really supportive.
‘Can we tweak it and make it even more hostile? I think we can. That’s the next step in my opinion.’
Just Arsenal Opinion
We have to defeat Liverpool and Arteta’s mindset about them will make it easier for him to prepare his team for the match.
They will be without some key men, including Mohamed Salah, and it is a good time for us to beat them.
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The Gunners SHOULDN’T rest on their oars to start thinking beating the Reds ny them tomorrow in the FA Cup 3rd match at the Ems will happent for them on the plate. For, just because the Reds talisman Moaned Sala and others, will not be playing in the match has make the Gunners to think they will beat the Reds could be tantamount to delusion by the Gunners.
For, Jurgen Klopp the Reds manager will field other Reds in place of Mohamed Sala and co. But who could turn up very well in the match for the Reds.
Therefore, I will advice the Gunners to prepare for a royal battle Cup match ceaseless aggression against the Reds. So that they won’t be caught napping in the match by the Reds.
But rather, the Gunners SHOULD play a fire brand game in the match to beat the Reds. And beat them totally in the match unfailingly.
It’s probably just me but it seems that every time I’ve heard (or read quotes) MA speak of LP there seems to be a level of intimidation present. imo, players must respect and be aware of their opponent’s abilities but ultimately feel that they are superior and play with that confidence/arrogance.
He must’ve learned the famous “tweak” word from Managers on here lol.