![Mikel Arteta has acknowledged Liverpool’s squad depth as a crucial factor in the Premier League title race following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal appeared poised to claim victory at the Emirates Stadium after early goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz gave them a comfortable lead. However, Aston Villa clawed their way back into the game, with Youri Tielemans reducing the deficit before Ollie Watkins fired home a close-range volley to level the score in the 68th minute. The draw leaves Arsenal trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points. Earlier that day, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford with late goals from Darwin Nunez. If Arne Slot’s side wins their game in hand, Liverpool’s lead could extend to nine points. When asked about Liverpool’s impact on the title race and Arsenal’s missed opportunity, Arteta commented: "Yeah, there are moments where they [Liverpool] have managed to capitalize. Their substitutes made a big impact and changed the game. On our side, it was the opposite. After conceding those two quick goals, the danger was that we could lose momentum because the team was physically drained. But the players found another gear, pushing Aston Villa into their box, trying relentlessly to find that winning goal we couldn’t get in the end." Arteta also addressed Arsenal’s growing need for reinforcements, particularly after Raheem Sterling was the only senior attacking option available on the bench. "Not based on the result right now," Arteta said when asked about the urgency of signing new players. "You look at the performances—we’re playing at a very high level. But when you assess the bench, it’s clear that we’re very short in depth." With Arsenal’s squad stretched thin and Liverpool maintaining their momentum, Arteta faces mounting pressure to strengthen his team and keep their title hopes alive.](https://footballpoolresult.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mikel-Arteta-9c45.webp "Mikel Arteta has acknowledged Liverpool’s squad depth as a crucial factor in the Premier League title race following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal appeared poised to claim victory at the Emirates Stadium after early goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz gave them a comfortable lead. However, Aston Villa clawed their way back into the game, with Youri Tielemans reducing the deficit before Ollie Watkins fired home a close-range volley to level the score in the 68th minute. The draw leaves Arsenal trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points. Earlier that day, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford with late goals from Darwin Nunez. If Arne Slot’s side wins their game in hand, Liverpool’s lead could extend to nine points. When asked about Liverpool’s impact on the title race and Arsenal’s missed opportunity, Arteta commented: \"Yeah, there are moments where they [Liverpool] have managed to capitalize. Their substitutes made a big impact and changed the game. On our side, it was the opposite. After conceding those two quick goals, the danger was that we could lose momentum because the team was physically drained. But the players found another gear, pushing Aston Villa into their box, trying relentlessly to find that winning goal we couldn’t get in the end.\" Arteta also addressed Arsenal’s growing need for reinforcements, particularly after Raheem Sterling was the only senior attacking option available on the bench. \"Not based on the result right now,\" Arteta said when asked about the urgency of signing new players. \"You look at the performances—we’re playing at a very high level. But when you assess the bench, it’s clear that we’re very short in depth.\" With Arsenal’s squad stretched thin and Liverpool maintaining their momentum, Arteta faces mounting pressure to strengthen his team and keep their title hopes alive.")
Mikel Arteta has acknowledged Liverpool’s squad depth as a crucial factor in the Premier League title race following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Arsenal appeared poised to claim victory at the Emirates Stadium after early goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz gave them a comfortable lead. However, Aston Villa clawed their way back into the game, with Youri Tielemans reducing the deficit before Ollie Watkins fired home a close-range volley to level the score in the 68th minute.
The draw leaves Arsenal trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points. Earlier that day, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford with late goals from Darwin Nunez. If Arne Slot’s side wins their game in hand, Liverpool’s lead could extend to nine points.
When asked about Liverpool’s impact on the title race and Arsenal’s missed opportunity, Arteta commented:
“Yeah, there are moments where they [Liverpool] have managed to capitalize. Their substitutes made a big impact and changed the game. On our side, it was the opposite. After conceding those two quick goals, the danger was that we could lose momentum because the team was physically drained. But the players found another gear, pushing Aston Villa into their box, trying relentlessly to find that winning goal we couldn’t get in the end.”
Arteta also addressed Arsenal’s growing need for reinforcements, particularly after Raheem Sterling was the only senior attacking option available on the bench.
“Not based on the result right now,” Arteta said when asked about the urgency of signing new players. “You look at the performances—we’re playing at a very high level. But when you assess the bench, it’s clear that we’re very short in depth.”
With Arsenal’s squad stretched thin and Liverpool maintaining their momentum, Arteta faces mounting pressure to strengthen his team and keep their title hopes alive.
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