
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta downplayed the reation of his squad to Liverpool’s run of four straight defeats, although conceded that the “narrative” swirling around the results is impossible to ignore.
The contrast in form between Arsenal and Liverpool over the past month could not be more stark. While Arne Slot’s defending Premier League champions have slumped to their worst run of form in 11 years, the Gunners are on a five-match winning streak.