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Mikel Arteta has revealed what he said to Trent Alexander-Arnold at full-time on Sunday following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
It was a tough afternoon for Alexander-Arnold at Anfield, who was heavily booed as he entered the pitch in the second half, six days on from the confirmation that he is set to leave Liverpool this summer.
The 26-year-old was jeered as he replaced Conor Bradley, as were his first touches on the ball.
Fans also opted to sing the names of Bradley and Steven Gerrard, with parallels drawn between the latter and Alexander-Arnold in recent days.
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While the boos died out as the game went on, and large sections of the crowd appluaded him, it was still a chastening day for Alexander-Arnold.
The boyhood Red looked tentative and a tad unsure at the full-time whistle.
He clapped the fans and shook hands with the opposition on the pitch before making his exit.
Arteta, in particular, approached Alexander-Arnold at full-time and appeared to share a quick joke with the Liverpool player.
Asked after the game what he had said to Alexander-Arnold, Arteta explained he had merely congratulated him on winning the title.
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It was a tough day for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield
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