In the 21st round of the EPL, Arsenal hosted Liverpool at their home ground, and the match ended in a goalless draw - 0:0. After the game, the Artillerymen's head coach, Mikel Arteta, commented on the match, focusing on minor nuances and differences between sections.
Arteta said that he understood from the very beginning that in such clashes, everything is resolved with "microdetails." He noted that the two halves of the match were completely different.
In the first half, Arsenal took more initiative, exerted pressure, and controlled the field. However, the decisive moment - the final pass or final decision leading to the goal - has not been found. That is, there is movement, there is preparation for opportunities, but the last "key" was missing.
In the second half, according to Arteta, accuracy with the ball decreased. For this reason, Liverpool has found more opportunities to launch counterattacks. However, he also highlighted an important aspect: except for one mistake in the second half, no shots were taken against Arsenal's goal.
"Only one magical moment in this game could have decided everything. Soboslai did this at Anfield. Today, however, this didn't happen," said Arteta.
In his opinion, the most correct rule in such disputes is simple: if you can't win, at least don't lose. In this sense, 0:0 is not a bad result, especially if your opponent is the current English champions.
Arteta also praised Liverpool's performance in the first half. He said that the guests acted in an orderly manner, not rushing when needed, and also "measured" the pressing. That is, they maintained the game with patience and discipline, not "running around" every minute.
The coach also addressed the situation with Martinelli. He noted that Gabriel Martinelli did not fully realize at the time that Bradley had suffered a serious injury, as he knew Gaby well and that he never intended anything bad.
In conclusion, for Arteta, this draw is both a lost opportunity and, at the same time, an important "saved" point. Arsenal could have won the game, but that "magic moment" didn't come. Now the main task for the team is one: to resolve these minor details in their favor in subsequent rounds.
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