Overview

• Arsenal fought back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to draw 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino.
• Mikel Merino was sent off shortly after equalizing, marking Arsenal’s sixth red card of the season and further highlighting their disciplinary struggles.
• Arteta expressed frustration with the team’s defensive errors in the first 25 minutes, calling their performance far below the required standards.
• The manager reiterated his preference for proactive play over reactive comebacks, stating, 'I hate reaction, I like action.'
• Addressing squad depth, Arteta acknowledged the challenges of a 'super short' roster and vowed to strengthen the team for future success.