Arsenal Vs Liverpool: 5 things we learned - Knocking off the champions

Arsenal Vs Liverpool: 5 things we learned – Knocking off the champions

Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (L) celebrates scoring a goal with Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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1. A gritty, superb victory

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Mikel Arteta commented on that very gap between the two teams’ qualities. He said:

"“The gap is enormous. The gap in many areas we cannot improve in two months.”"

That is the fact of the matter for the team and club right now. But Arteta also commented on the commitment of his players:

"“The gap between fight, energy, commitment is equal.”"

For Arsenal, this was a major step in the right direction in regards to their attitude, fight, will to win, defensive work-rate and desire. They ran, they hounded and harassed, they remained resolute under pressure, and repelled attack after attack after attack.

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In essence, this was a very un-Arsenal victory. And that should be of great encouragement for Arteta and his players.