'We will be flying' — Arsenal boss sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of weekend clash

Mikel Arteta all smiles in the press conference. (Photo Credit: UEFA)

'We will be flying' — Arsenal boss sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of weekend clash

Faruq Ibrahim 23:59 - 22.10.2024

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta banged his drums ahead of their Premier League clash against Liverpool.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has assured that his team will be at the top of their game in this weekend's clash against Liverpool, following a run of tepid performances. 

Arsenal's mini rut 

The Gunners were able to keep the core of their squad healthy for most of last season; however, they have not been as lucky this season, having had multiple injury cases. 

In their last league game against Bournemouth, they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. However, the red card to William Saliba took the cake. 

While they beat Shakhtar today in the Champions League, their performance was largely lethargic, and they lost another player to the sidelines, Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal struggle against Bournemouth || Image credit: Imago
Arsenal struggle against Bournemouth || Image credit: Imago

What Arteta said

There are worries they will be ripe for the picking when they face league leaders Liverpool over the weekend, with multiple important players ruled out of the clash.

However, Arteta explained that he expected his team's performance against Bournemouth and Shakhtar, as they were coming off the international break, but assured that come weekend against Liverpool, they would be flying. 

“Believe me, on Sunday vs Liverpool we will be flying. Trust me on that,” the Spanish tactician told reporters.