Every word Mikel Arteta said on Liverpool vs Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Partey injury
What’s your reaction to the club statement on the European Super League?
Very clear. Exactly the same. We remain in the same position. We love playing in the Champions League and we’ll continue to do so.
What do you think the players think about it?
I think that’s a question for them. Supporters and the passion they bring to the game is the reason they are the most important part of the game because they are the absolute protagonists considering they make this game so enjoyable. We have to look after them and their opinion is important.
How’s Partey?
He’s still finalising his rehab. He hasn’t trained with the team yet. Mo Elneny hopefully will train with us today and we’ll see how he feels about it. The rest is no news.
And Jorginho?
Jorginho is still a doubt. He’s racing.
Anfield is special under the floodlights…
It’s going to be a great atmosphere. The two teams are in a really good moment, really good position, really strong position. They are going to be well placed to win it and to go for it. It’s going to be an intense match.
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Is it nice to be top at Christmas?
It’s always great to be in the highest position in the league. Especially this league. We will try to maintain that. To do that tomorrow we’ll have to play very well, compete very well and be very intelligent to manage the moments of the game.
What do you think about Klopp’s rallying call to the fans?
I don’t know. That’s a question for him. The way we’re going to prepare the game is to do what we need to do to beat them and to focus on our supporters as well. I’m sure a lot of them
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