Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players after they conquered Anfield for the first time in 14 years with a victory over Liverpool.
Kai Havertz scored in the 16th minute to secure Arsenal's first top-flight win at Anfield since 2012, moving the team three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Arteta expressed immense pride, stating that conquering grounds where the club had not won for many years was their purpose and motivation.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola and captain Virgil van Dijk expressed deep frustration after the 1-0 defeat because Alexander Isak was denied a first half penalty despite Jurrien Timber pulling his shirt.
Iraola admitted he would tell his players to dive in the future after Isak stayed on his feet, while Van Dijk questioned why the foul was missed given the presence of numerous television cameras.
The match ended with a heated clash involving Noni Madueke and Alexis Mac Allister, during which the Liverpool midfielder went to ground after a confrontation.
Jamie Carragher criticized Mac Allister for the incident, calling his behavior a joke and expressing relief that Madueke avoided a red card.
