The media scene in England ahead of the biggest game in the Round 23 between Liverpool and Arsenal is pretty quiet, considering the stakes. With five points below the Reds, the Gunners must see this as a turning point. Even though we are barely into the second half of the season, a defeat at Anfield would seriously jeopardize Arsenal’s title hopes. Eight points less than high-flying Liverpool, who are also boosted by Klopp’s exit and want to say farewell to him with a title, would be too much to overcome, so this game is really big. But the London press is more interested in Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season.Arsenal’s last 23 games v Liverpool in all competitions 🤯😖#ARSLIV pic.twitter.com/x3kAULsyoh— LiveScore (@livescore) February 4, 2024 Knowing that this is their last meeting in the dugout, the journalists asked Mikel Arteta what he had taken from Klopp’s success in England.“A lot of things. Especially the identity that his team has, the identity that the club has. It is very clear. He is someone who is so determined to make sure that stamp is put in across the club. The team has very clear intentions and behaviours, regardless of where each player plays. I love that about what he has done at Liverpool. The first intention was to make our people proud. Proud of the club, proud of the team and how we represent our club – and to be with our ambitions, and enjoy. I think we have given them these two things in the last few years, probably more than was expected. But the demands are bigger – and have to be bigger. Now that has to be to win big trophies – and win major trophies consistently and be at the very top. In order to do that, everyone has to have the same intention. It just doesn’t happen if you don’t demand of each other in this way. That’s the next step. Liverpool have done it, we haven’t” said Arteta.Jurgen-Wan Kenobi – Disney + to broadcast Klopp’s last months in LiverpoolAhead of this important match, former Gunner and the man who knows how to win titles and beat Liverpool, Cesc Fabregas was asked to give his thoughts. “I think knowing Mikel a little bit that he will want to win. It’s a big opportunity for them to just close the gap. From my opinion, I would say that they will really go for it and they will try to close the gap as soon as possible because now it’s starting to be the time where the Premier League gets decided. Who will be the last two or three teams at the top until the end? Arsenal cannot afford to drop any more points. It is early in the season but it’s where you’re starting to see or feel who the real champions are. Who are the ones who will be able to hold on until the end or not? We also have to understand the fact that emotionally I believe a lot in moments like this, for example with Klopp leaving. The Liverpool players will be so much on top of things and wanting it so much more because of that. I do believe there is an extra bit on Liverpool’s side to go and win it” Fabregas told BBC’s Planet Premier League podcast.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 23SaturdayEverton – Tottenham 2-2 (1-2)/Harrison 30, Branthwaite 90+4 – Richarlison 4, 41/Brighton – Crystal Palace 4-1 (3-0)/Dunk 3, Hinshelwood 33, Buonanotte 34, Joao Pedro 85 – Mateta 71/Burnley – Fulham 2-2 (0-2)/Fofana 71, 90+1 – Palhinha 17, Muniz 21/Newcastle – Luton 4-4 (1-1)/Longstaff 7, 23, Trippier 67, Barnes 73 – Osho 21, Barkley 40, Morris 59 pen, Adebayo 62/Sheffield Utd – Aston Villa 0-5 (0-4)/McGinn 12, Watkins 16, Bailey 20, Tielemans 30, Moreno 47/Sunday17:00: (1.70) Chelsea (3.90) Wolverhampton (5.50)17:00: (1.75) Bournemouth (3.60) Nott.Forest (4.90)17:00: (1.67) Man.Utd. (4.00) West Ham (5.60)19:30: (2.40) Arsenal (3.50) Liverpool (3.05)Monday23:00: (7.50) Brentford (4.90) Man.City (1.40)***odds are subject to change***
