Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has conceded that Arsenal deserved to emerge victorious in their Premier League encounter on Sunday. The Reds suffered a 3-1 defeat at the Emirates, marking their second loss of the campaign.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for the Gunners, and despite Liverpool equalizing due to a defensive mix-up, goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard secured the win for Arsenal.
Reflecting on the match in an interview with Sky Sports, Klopp stated, “In general, we can admit that Arsenal deserves the three points. The circumstances were a bit strange. The goal for us was similar to the cup game. In the cup game, we had even bigger chances. We scored the goal at halftime and having nil shots on target, but a goal is a bit stranger. We had to adapt in a lot of moments today.”
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Klopp highlighted Liverpool’s efforts to find their way into the game, facing challenges but managing to create crosses and close situations. He acknowledged the impact of the second half, noting that if they couldn’t keep the game open, Arsenal might become nervous. The red card further complicated matters for Liverpool, leading to adjustments in their strategy.