Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the team’s defeat to Fleetwood in the League Cup helped fuel its spirited performance in a historic victory at Anfield.
The result marked Arsenal’s first win at the stadium in 14 years, according to the manager. Arteta linked the response to the disappointment of the Fleetwood loss, suggesting it provided extra motivation for his players.
Arsenal’s performance at Anfield delivered the reaction Arteta wanted after the League Cup setback and ended the club’s long wait for a victory at the ground.
Sources: BBC Sport.