Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to how Jurgen Klopp has transformed Liverpool’s fortunes, but has played down suggestions his Arsenal side are following the German’s blueprint at Anfield.
Taking over on Merseyside in October 2015, Klopp has led his Reds side to being crowned English, European and world champions since first returning to the Champions League in 2017/18. Meanwhile, having already won the League Cup this season, Liverpool are now chasing an unprecedented quadruple and could move to within a point of league leaders Manchester City if they win at the Emirates on Wednesday.
However, Arsenal won’t be pushovers for the Reds as the Gunners look to qualify for next season’s Champions League, having not competed in Europe’s elite though since 2016/17. Arteta’s side are currently front-runners to qualify for the continental competition though, with them currently occupying fourth spot ahead of Manchester United, boasting a point advantage and three games in hand.
