DBasia.news – The 1-1 draw result against Liverpool satisfied Arsenal manager, Unai Emery. He learned a lesson from that match: Arsenal’s increasing performance, just like Manchester City or Chelsea.
Arsenal dominated the match against Liverpool. Statistically, Petr Cech and friends scored 62 percent ball possession compared to 38 percent. That was a good record considering the opponent was Liverpool known for the strong and quick midfield.
“The Premier League is the first competition for us. It gives us the big regularity for the season – 38 matches,” the 47-year-old told reporters in his post-match press conference. It’s very important when you play against City, Chelsea, and Liverpool and if you win it’s better,” Emery said reported by FourFourTwo.
Liverpool started the dominance at 61′ ny the kick of James Milner. The Gunners responded at 82′ by Alexandre Lacazette. The score remained 1-1 until the final whistle.
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“But the other games are important also because three points are the same against Liverpool or Crystal Palace or next week against Wolves. Today is one test, how we are against a team like Liverpool.”
Arsenal had a difficult time at the beginning of this season. The Gunners got defeated against Man City and Chelsea. However, in 14 recent matches, Arsenal went faster by achieving 12 victories and two draws. Now, Arsenal are getting closer to Big Four position.
“Maybe after Manchester City and Chelsea, today we are more near those teams, but we need this quality in every match. Every game is important,” the manager concluded.