Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville admitted he "spotted signs" that Arsenal appeared listless in the opening stages against Liverpool - as the Gunners conceded twice in the space of a minute during the first half.

Having arrived in L4 after their final chance of silverware slipped from their grasps, the Gunners then had to perform a guard of honor for the newly-crowned English champions ahead of kick-off at Anfield.

The cauldron of noise seemed to affect Arsenal during the first half too, as they conceded the opener courtesy of a Cody Gakpo header at the Anfield Road end.

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Heading into the game, Gunners boss Arteta had confirmed that his players would perform the traditional guard of honor for the champions at Anfield

When somebody is better, you have to applaud."

"I understand that it's a team that's being more consistent, and it has a lot of ingredients that you need to win it

But it's very painful, yeah.

"I take the opportunity as well to congratulate Liverpool and what they've done, the management they've done, how consistent they've been
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