Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has showered praise on Declan Rice and the entire Arsenal squad for their impressive performances leading up to the crucial clash against Liverpool. The two teams are set to face off in a highly anticipated showdown on Saturday evening to determine the Premier League table leader heading into Christmas. Currently, Arsenal sits at the top with 39 points, while Liverpool is in third place with 38 points and a slightly superior goal difference.
Reflecting on Arsenal’s resurgence this season, Alexander-Arnold acknowledged the impactful contribution of club-record signing Declan Rice, highlighting the midfielder’s role in Arsenal’s elevated level of play. The versatile defender commended Arsenal for their consistency and their ability to secure victories in a controlled manner.
“It feels like they are winning in a different way. He [Rice] has been a big part of that,” Alexander-Arnold remarked. Having shared the pitch with Rice during international duties with England, Alexander-Arnold emphasized Rice’s effectiveness in breaking up play, propelling the team forward, and executing the essential “dirty work.”
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Describing Arsenal as a young and exciting team, Alexander-Arnold noted the growth in experience and winning mentality they’ve gained from the previous season. He drew parallels between Arsenal’s development and Liverpool’s journey when they narrowly missed out on the title to Manchester City by one point.
The Liverpool vice-captain anticipates an exciting game against Arsenal and acknowledged the significance of the experiences that teach teams how to win consistently. Liverpool, coming off a draw against Manchester United and a resounding 5-1 win over West Ham United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, is eager to regain control of the top spot.
As for Arsenal, who secured a 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in their last Premier League outing, they aim to end their winless streak at Anfield since September 2012. The stage is set for a compelling encounter between two top contenders in the Premier League.