Mikel Arteta has stated Arsenal lacked their first-half ‘braveness’ after twice shedding the lead to attract with Liverpool.
Arsenal’s title hopes have been dented after drawing with Liverpool on the Emirates on Sunday, a end result that leaves the Gunners 5 factors behind Manchester Metropolis.
The North Londoners twice led within the contest via objectives from Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino, however allowed Liverpool again into the sport on every event. Virgil van Dijk scored the primary equaliser from a set piece earlier than Mohamed Salah’s 81st minute aim secured some extent for the guests, who sit second within the desk.
Arteta stated he was happy with the efficiency of his group regardless of the draw, although conceded Arsenal lacked the identical braveness to play after the half-time interval.
“Very happy with the group. The braveness, high quality, domination within the sport we wished to play particularly within the first half. Ought to’ve been a much bigger rating in first half, they got here out in second half and we didn’t have braveness,” Arteta stated talking to Sky Sports activities.
“We deserved to win the sport. We have been the higher group. Learnings from each objectives, second one is a transition second now we have to finish up in ultimate third. You can’t give that away.
“We have been clear in what we needed to do and the execution, willpower and aggression with and with out the ball was actually good. A couple of moments the place we must always’ve put the ball within the web.
“Within the first section we wanted extra braveness to play. We created huge alternatives.”
Arsenal subsequent journey to face Preston North Finish within the Carabao Cup, earlier than dealing with Newcastle United at St James’ Park within the Premier League on the weekend.
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