Mikel Arteta Claims Arsenal Dominated Liverpool Despite 2-2 Draw
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defiantly claimed his side dominated Liverpool at Anfield, despite settling for a 2-2 draw. The Gunners led twice through Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka but were pegged back by Liverpool’s equalizers
Post-match, Arteta emphasized Arsenal’s control, citing possession stats (58%) and shots (21). “We dominated the game, that’s the reality,” he stated. Arteta praised his players’ bravery but acknowledged room for improvement
“We should have won it, but we’ll take the point.” The draw maintains Arsenal’s top-four hopes, while Liverpool’s struggles continue
Key Stats
– Arsenal had 58% possession
– 21 shots (9 on target) to Liverpool’s 15 (5 on target)
– Gunners completed 442 passes (83% accuracy
Reaction
– Fans divided on Arteta’s assessment
– Pundits praise Arsenal’s performance, questioning defensive lapses
Updated Premier League Standings
– Arsenal (5th, 2 points behind 4th-placed Tottenham
Arteta’s bold claim has sparked debate. Did Arsenal truly dominate, or was it a missed opportunity?
