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Tom Cavilla

'I would love' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta responds to Pep Lijnders Liverpool claim and Covid critics

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed Pep Lijnders' claim that Liverpool's chances of reaching Wembley were 'written off' following Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield.

The two teams played out a goalless draw on Merseyside, in a match that saw Liverpool struggle in front of goal without prolific forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Arteta's side faced issues of their own heading into the game, however, and were also forced to adjust their starting XI accordingly.

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