Arsenal legend Paul Merson was impressed along with his former aspect’s efficiency towards Liverpool, calling it ‘outstanding’ and ‘phenomenal.’
THE LOWDOWN: OUTSTANDING ARSENAL
Arsenal stood their floor towards one of many foremost sides within the Premier League on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s males came up against Liverpool and so they ultimately handed the take a look at. Having began the season in gorgeous style, the Gunners have stunned many and so they prolonged their keep on the top of the log by one other match day.
The impressive Gabriel Martinelli handed Arsenal the lead lower than a minute in, however Liverpool fought again by way of Darwin Nunez. In first-half stoppage time, Martinelli turned supplier for Bukayo Saka to place Arsenal again within the lead.
Jurgen Klopp’s males had been by no means going to be put away simply as they drew degree for the second time by way of Roberto Frimino earlier than Bukayo Saka transformed a penalty late on to safe all three factors for the North London outfit.
After such an exquisite efficiency, a former star of the aspect has labelled the hassle of the lads excellent and phenomenal.
THE LATEST: OUTSTANDING AND PHENOMENAL
Paul Merson has labelled Arsenal ‘outstanding’ and ‘phenomenal’ for the way they outplayed Liverpool of their 3-2 Premier League victory at house.
In their evaluation after the sport, Merson praised Arsenal for the way they had been in a position to handle the sport after going 3-2 up with about 14 minutes left to be performed.
It is an Arsenal have struggled with lately, however they give the impression of being a lot prepared and strong on the again to carry on to leads this season.
“Outstanding,” Merson mentioned about Arsenal on Sky Sports. “I believed they began very effectively, received out of the blocks and scored early doorways. Liverpool received into it and had been in all probability the higher workforce when it went to 1-1.
“You’re on the lookout for half time to return so you’ll be able to settle after which they [Arsenal] go 2-1 up.
“Come out second half, then Liverpool get an equaliser once more. And then once they [Arsenal] scored, I believed Arsenal’s administration of the sport was phenomenal. After they went 3-2 up there was by no means actually a risk from Liverpool.
“You’re speaking a couple of younger workforce that regarded a really skilled workforce on the finish. They saved the ball, by no means panicked and I used to be so impressed. They’re prime of the league [with] one other sport gone, carry on doing what they’re doing.
“I haven’t seen the place [Emirates Stadium] like this for a very long time.”
THE VERDICT: WELL DESERVED PRAISE
Arsenal will preserve getting the deserved recognition and reward for performances and outcomes like this. Mikel Arteta and his lads simply want to stay centered on ending within the prime 4, which has been the aim for the reason that season began.