Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has hinted that Mikel Arteta might need gone too defensive within the second half of at this time’s recreation in opposition to Liverpool.
The Gunners went in entrance twice in opposition to the Reds, however needed to accept a 2-2 draw on the Emirates Stadium, and it appears Saka isn’t glad with how the crew performed.
Chatting with Sky Sports activities after the sport, the England worldwide, who opened the scoring with an excellent strike early on, stated he felt Arsenal didn’t present the most effective model of themselves, and that they sunk again an excessive amount of, which gave Liverpool extra momentum as the sport went on…
Arteta might have maybe completed extra to maintain Arsenal in charge of this recreation, however the Spanish tactician additionally arguably had his arms tied a bit because of the lengthy record of accidents he was contending with.
Martin Odegaard has been out for some time, and William Saliba was additionally suspended for this match, whereas Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber ended up going off injured in the course of the recreation.
Will this find yourself being a great level for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal?
Arsenal have had a great document in opposition to Liverpool in latest occasions, beating them of their final two league conferences at house earlier than at this time, so which may maybe contribute to the sensation of disappointment from Saka right here.
Nonetheless, the season is lengthy and nothing shall be determined in October, so AFC could have loads of different alternatives to get huge wins that may assist them sustain with Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool within the title race.
The Gunners have arguably had the hardest fixtures to this point, having already performed Manchester Metropolis, Tottenham and Aston Villa away, and so they’ve now bought Liverpool at house out of the best way too.
So long as they maintain gamers like Saka match they’ll absolutely be within the combine come Might.
