Bukayo Saka has stated Arsenal didn’t present their ‘greatest selves’ within the second half of the membership’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Arsenal twice led within the contest however had been unable to carry on for the win in North London, a end result that leaves the Gunners 5 factors behind Premier League leaders Manchester Metropolis.

Saka scored inside 9 minutes to open the scoring for Mikel Arteta’s facet, because the winger checked inside Andy Robertson with a nutmeg and blasted a end excessive into the close to publish.

Liverpool levelled from a set piece when Virgil van Dijk steered in from Luis Diaz’s near-post flick, however Arsenal had been again forward earlier than half-time. Declan Rice’s harmful supply was met by Mikel Merino, who powered in his first Arsenal objective.

Arsenal struggled to take care of their degree after the break, nonetheless, as Liverpool grew into the sport. A deserved equaliser arrived on 81 minutes as Mohamed Salah turned in from Darwin Nunez’s centre to rescue the Reds some extent.

Chatting with Sky Sports activities, Saka stated Arsenal are dissatisfied with their incapacity to point out their greatest degree throughout the entire 90 minutes.

“Disillusioned, credit score to Liverpool. We really feel like we didn’t present our greatest selves for 45 minutes.

“First half we confirmed our qualities, gave them nothing and so they scored from a set piece. I can’t consider one other probability they’d. Second half we weren’t at our greatest.

“That they had extra momentum, gained extra duels, stored extra possession and naturally momentum goes to them and we’ve got to defend.”

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