Jurgen Klopp's Bold Statement After Liverpool's Dramatic Draw vs Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp's Bold Statement After Liverpool's Dramatic Draw vs Arsenal

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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  • Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool should have beaten Arsenal on Sunday
  • The Reds came from 2-0 down to claim a 2-2 draw against the EPL leaders
  • Klopp said he genuinely believes his team should have claimed three points

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has boldly claimed Arsenal should be very happy with a point after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Anfield on April 9.

League leaders, Arsenal put themselves on a victory course 30 minutes into the game thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, in what looked like another lowly day for the Reds.

However, Liverpool gave themselves hope as Mohammed Salah slashed the lead before half-time.

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Juergen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, looks on prior to the Premier League match against Arsenal at Anfield on April 9, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Photo by Shaun Botterill.
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The Egyptian then missed a glorious chance to level matters as he saw his penalty go hopelessly wide.

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Liverpool continued to push for the equaliser and it eventually came in the 87th minute through substitute, Roberto Firmino, who headed home from close range.

Ibrahima Konate and Salah had huge chances to steal a late winner but it was not meant to be, as the two Premier League giants shared the spoils.

For neutrals, it was a classic match worth remembering but Arsenal fans will be thoroughly disappointed with reducing the leader over Manchester City to six points.

The Citizens also have a game in hand.

Klopp: 'Arsenal should have lost'

Speaking after the game, Klopp admitted his team showed some resilience to come back from two goals down but insisted the Gunners were lucky to have come away with a point.

“Our reaction was good. It was a spectacular game in the end. How we didn't win it with those late chances I don't know. I'm caught in between [being happy and not]. I have no problems with drawing. Arsenal were good but they could and should have lost this game. The point for them is better," he told Sky Sports.

From an overall perspective, Liverpool were completely outplayed in the first half but sparked to life in the second, and were unlucky not to have scored more.

Andy Robertson elbowed by referee

Sports Brief also reported on a bizarre incident in the Liverpool game that saw right-back, Andy Robertson elbowed by an official in the match.

The Scot was yellow-carded after the half-time whistle had gone, with captain, Jordan Henderson questioning why his teammate was booked.

Video evidence has now shown Reds full-back, Robertson was elbowed by the linesman, after appearing to voice his discontent with him.

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