Arteta, getty images 09 January 2026, 09:16

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta summed up the away draw with Liverpool (0:0) in the match of the 21st round of the English Premier League, which allowed the Londoners to maintain a gap of six points from the nearest pursuers.

The Spanish expert drew attention to the different nature of the two halves and emphasized that the fate of such matches is often decided by small details.

“We understand that everything is decided in the nuances. The halves were completely different. In the first, we controlled the game, but we lacked the last pass to score. After the break, the accuracy of working with the ball worsened, and this gave the opponent opportunities for counterattacks,” Arteta said.

The Arsenal coach also praised his team’s solid defensive performance.

“I’m not sure that there was at least one shot on our goal, if we don’t take into account our own mistake in the second half. In such matches, everything can be solved by one moment of magic. At Anfield, it was created by Soboslai, but not this time. If you can’t win, then you must not lose,” the coach of the Gunners emphasized.

Separately, Arteta gave credit to Liverpool for their organization and explained the episode involving Martinelli.

“Liverpool deserve credit for how organized they were, especially in the first half. They were very patient and well timed to press, and they have players of the highest caliber – they are the reigning English champions.

Martinelli probably didn’t know Bradley was injured. I know Gabi well – he definitely had no intention of doing anything bad,” Arteta concluded.

It will be recalled that Arsenal is ready to enter the race for the signing of the captain of Crystal Palace.