Martin Keown and Paul Merson have warned Mikel Arteta that Arsenal are set to face a unique test against Liverpool. The Gunners are set to welcome Jurgen Klopp's side to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 9, as they look to defend their place at the top of the Premier League.
The north Londoners have failed to win in each of their last five attempts against the Merseyside club, with Liverpool winning both of the previous two matchups. Arteta will undoubtedly be looking to put the record straight with the club enjoying a great vein of form at the moment.
But, Keown has warned Arsenal that Liverpool will be flying out of the traps at the weekend and must be up for the challenge. Speaking on BT Sport following the Gunners' 3-0 win over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League, the former defender said: "The level of the opponent and the opponent is coming up in the distance because Klopp’s watching.
