Roy Keane has admitted there is something 'bizarre' about playing at Anfield and believes Arsenal should be grateful for the point they picked up against Liverpool.
Despite racing into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners were ultimately forced to settle for a point after Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino struck for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The draw means that Arsenal remain winless in 10 visits to Anfield in the Premier League, drawing three and losing seven times, while conceding at least twice in each match. However, the point is enough to keep them top of the table.
LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah excellent but two others poor against Arsenal
IAN DOYLE: Arsenal will be delighted with Roberto Firmino decision after Liverpool drama
And speaking after the game, Keane opened up on how he knows from his own experiences with Manchester United how difficult it is to play at Anfield, and believes Mikel Arteta’s side will be delighted to be heading back to the capital with a point.
He said: “I don’t like saying it too much obviously having played for United but there is something bizarre, particularly when you’re defending and the last 15-20 minutes you’re hanging in there, Liverpool are playing into the Kop, it is extremely difficult, let me tell you.
“The energy that’s in the stadium, obviously the history of the club, it is very, very difficult. That’s why I think Arsenal should be really delighted with a point, I really do.
“I know people will be saying look at the bigger picture and City are in control of it, I think it’s a great point for Arsenal.
“I know they were two nil up and you could say they were very, very comfortable, but the last 15-20 minutes when you’re hanging in there against Liverpool in front of the Kop you’ve got to be grateful for what you get out of the place, and that is a point - be thankful for it.”
READ NEXT:
- Arsenal will be delighted with Roberto Firmino decision after Liverpool drama
- Jurgen Klopp addresses incident involving Andy Robertson and linesman
- PGMOL release statement after linesman appears to elbow Andy Robertson
- Andy Robertson left 'apoplectic' after clash with Constantine Hatzidakis
- Jurgen Klopp mistake spotted after Mohamed Salah penalty miss against Arsenal
