Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield left them top of the Premier League at Christmas. Mikel Arteta praised his team's 'courage and belief' after the match. The defensive performance of Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel was lauded, with Arsenal looking strong in the title race. Liverpool's missed chances and intensity were highlighted, with Alisson Becker emphasizing the need to move forward. Jurgen Klopp reflected on the intense game, acknowledging that Liverpool could have won. William Saliba's contract extension until June 2027, without a release clause, was also noted as a key piece of Arsenal's project completed this year.
🚨🟢 Isco has accepted Real Betis new contract proposal to extend deal until June 2027. Agreement completed. Huge one for Betis after decision to sign Isco as free agent in the summer and his excellent performances. https://t.co/H2mrFop5sz
If anyone thought #LFC/Alexander-Arnold made a mess of their breakaway v #AFC, well #CFC/Sterling have raised the bar: https://t.co/hehfT1LMOq
On the Declan Rice effect as Mikel Arteta revisits Arsenal's past with a dominant defensive midfielder at a club who abandoned the idea of defensive midfielders: https://t.co/wB2weB2AyY
🔴⚪️ William Saliba was excellent once again yesterday… and Arsenal believe his contract extension was one more key piece of their project completed this year. ◉ Contract until June 2027. ◉ NO release clause included. ◉ PSG and Bayern were interested but he wanted to stay. https://t.co/yP24wrrO2A
⚫️🔵 Matteo Darmian will put pen on paper soon on new deal valid until June 2025. Just matter of time. Both Inter and Matteo Darmian wanted to continue together — more contract extensions to follow soon for Inter. https://t.co/RUPufeeTeX
"Could've won, maybe should've won." Jurgen Klopp reflects on an intense game at Anfield! https://t.co/H3ETrpjGuQ
"We take this performance to make us stronger for the next games that we have, and we move forward." 💬 Alisson Becker on Arsenal draw, Konate display and season aims ⤵️
Trent Alexander-Arnold's miss could haunt Liverpool but the manner of the draw with Arsenal enhanced rather than damaged the credentials of Jurgen Klopp's side. They have issues to address but they are in much better shape than the start of 2023. @JamesPearceLFC ⬇️
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his players deserve "big, big credit" after a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield left them top of the league at Christmas https://t.co/XpB5T7j0v4
Mikel Arteta called Declan Rice, William Saliba and Gabriel 'phenomenal' after the 1-1 draw at Anfield. And with the strength of that defensive triangle in place, Arsenal look less likely to wilt in Premier League title race. @JordanC1107 ⬇️
Arsenal didn’t have Rice or Saliba at Anfield in April. With both in the team yesterday they did what was beyond them last season and arrested the team’s loss of control. That defensive triangle does not look like wilting. Steel and composure. https://t.co/jqyX2LVcaX
Arsenal were in the Anfield washing machine after half time, suffering what Arteta calls that paralysing loss of power ‘pajara’. But Declan Rice lived up to the ‘lighthouse’ metaphor. His composure seized momentum back in the final 30 minutes. https://t.co/jqyX2LVcaX
A tale of what might have been for #LFC with the big chance that went begging and the penalty that wasn’t given. But this was a night that enhanced rather than damaged their PL title credentials. The intensity was special. They have come a long way. https://t.co/1X9CKU8S57
A tale of what might have been for #LFC with the big chance that went begging and the penalty that wasn’t given. But this was a night that enhanced rather than damaged their title credentials. The intensity was special. They have a come a long way. https://t.co/1X9CKU8S57
Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s ‘courage and belief’ after Liverpool draw https://t.co/1HZ9Rb9eBW