Mikel Arteta is calling on Arsenal to break their Anfield hoodoo if they want to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. The Gunners have not tasted victory in a Premier League fixture at Liverpool’s home ground since September 2012, when Santi Cazorla and Lukas Podolski sealed a 2-0 win. As they prepare for their upcoming clash, Arteta and his team are determined to overcome their struggles at Anfield and come out on top against Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Arsenal’s Struggles at Anfield
For nearly a decade, Arsenal has been plagued by disappointing results at Anfield. Despite taking a 2-0 lead in April 2021, the Gunners were unable to hold on, as Liverpool staged a thrilling second-half comeback to salvage a draw. This pattern has frustrated Arsenal and its fans, who are eager to see their team end their winless streak at Anfield.
Aware of Arsenal’s struggles at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool supporters to create a hostile atmosphere for the Gunners. In fact, he even encouraged fans who are not willing to contribute to such an atmosphere to give their tickets to someone else. This tactic aims to disrupt Arsenal’s ability to perform at their best, adding an additional layer of pressure for Arteta’s team.
Despite Arsenal’s lack of success at Anfield in recent years, Arteta points to their triumphs away from home against other top clubs as a source of confidence. The Gunners recently ended a 14-year winless streak at Manchester United’s Old Trafford and a nine-year wait for a victory at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium. These achievements have shown the progress Arsenal has made under Arteta’s guidance and have boosted their belief that they can break their Anfield curse.
Arteta recognizes the significance of the upcoming match against Liverpool and emphasizes the importance of dominating at such crucial venues to become title contenders. He urges his players to outperform Liverpool and silence their boisterous home crowd. By doing so, Arsenal would not only secure a vital victory, but also send a message to their rivals that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
The clash between Liverpool and Arsenal promises to be an enthralling encounter. Both teams are in good form and positioned well in the Premier League standings. With an electric atmosphere anticipated at Anfield, the stage is set for an intense battle between two top sides. Arteta and his players must rise to the occasion and show their mettle if they want to come away with a crucial win.
Arsenal’s trip to Anfield presents them with an opportunity to break their curse and prove their title credentials. The Gunners, under Arteta’s leadership, have shown a willingness to overcome historical obstacles. As they face Liverpool, Arteta’s message to his players is clear: to be considered among the best, they must conquer Anfield and demonstrate their dominance against a formidable opponent.