Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal plan vs Liverpool will be “something that we haven’t done before”
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has expressed concern about Liverpool’s defensive performance this season compared to their title rivals Arsenal. He highlighted that Liverpool's defense is significantly worse than Arsenal's despite the club's recent spending spree on new players.
Carragher pointed out that Liverpool won last season's Premier League primarily because of a stronger attack, even though Arsenal’s defense was slightly better. However, for the current season, he fears Liverpool’s defense has deteriorated further, and this could undermine their ability to retain the league title. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Last season LFC won the league because our attack was much better than Arsenal’s but their defence was on slightly better than ours. I worry this season our attack might be slightly better than theirs, but our defence is a lot worse.”
He also mentioned that last season was expected to be transitional for Liverpool, but if this transition extends into the current season, Arsenal could have a strong chance of winning the Premier League.
The article further situates this commentary within the wider context of the Premier League race, noting Arsenal’s recent strategic signings like Piero Hincapie and the optimistic statements from manager Mikel Arteta about new signings making an immediate impact. This contrast between Liverpool’s defensive worries and Arsenal’s forward-looking transfers frames a narrative of shifting power dynamics at the top of English football.
Overall, Carragher’s insight underscores a critical weakness for Liverpool this season and positions Arsenal as serious contenders for the title if they capitalize on their defensive solidity and squad improvements.
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