Liverpool manager Arne Slot has responded to his Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta’s recent comments. Arteta pointed out that despite finishing second in the last two seasons, the Gunners had more points than the 2024-25 Premier League winners, Liverpool.
Speaking to the media, Slot said cup competitions are about being in the right place at the right time, but not in the league. He said (via BBC):
Earlier this month, Arteta said (via The Telegraph):
In the ongoing season, Liverpool have 83 points, with one game remaining. Arsenal finished with 89 points last season and 84 points in 2022-23, losing to Manchester City on both occasions. The Gunners will settle for second place for a third straight season, as they have 71 points this time, with just one match left.
Former player Jamie Carragher is not happy with Mikel Arteta’s comments about Arsenal having more points last season than Liverpool in 2024-25. The Reds legend opined that Arteta was trying to escape criticism. Carragher said (via Liverpool Echo):
Mikel Arteta is set to finish his fifth consecutive season at the Emirates without a major trophy. He has won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with the Gunners since taking over in 2019.
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