Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened up on the tactical evolution taking place at Anfield, urging his team-mates to fully commit to Andoni Iraola’s high-risk, high-reward philosophy. The Dutch defender believes the squad is growing in confidence as they move away from the patient style of the previous regime toward a more aggressive, pressing identity.
Arsenal have been told they may need to cut their losses on Viktor Gyokeres if the Swedish international cannot find a way to turn his faltering form around. Despite a respectable goal return during his maiden campaign at the Emirates, the forward has struggled for minutes and impact during the current season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended forward Kai Havertz following criticism over his recent goalscoring numbers. Arteta maintained full trust in the German international while refusing to judge his squad harshly following their midweek EFL Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side have a massive opportunity to end a 14-year winless Premier League streak at Anfield. Arteta highlighted his close friendship with Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola as both teams prepare for a high-octane battle.
Mikel Arteta has passionately defended his harsh reaction towards Max Dowman after Arsenal's appeal against the teenager's Carabao Cup red card was dismissed. The Gunners boss insists the 16-year-old must learn the brutal realities of senior football or risk living in "Disneyland".
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