Arteta Warned He Must Show More Bravery to Match Liverpool’s Slot

Currently sitting second in the league table, Arsenal will feel they are right where they need to be in their pursuit of Premier League glory. Despite trailing the leaders by five points, the Gunners believe that, five games in, they have the quality to turn things around.

Arsenal’s major undoing in the title race

They certainly can, but former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby has hinted at what could hold this Arsenal side back. He suggests that Mikel Arteta’s conservative approach might be the difference between Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race.

“Liverpool aren’t going to win every game and injuries will come along, but I think it’s all about how brave each team will be,” Molby told Anfield Index.

“Slot gambles to win games, when Arteta doesn’t – and that could be the difference.”

Last season, injuries seriously disrupted Arsenal’s momentum. Losing key players for extended spells proved costly. But they have learned from that experience. The summer window saw them add not just depth, but genuine quality. Now, with a squad brimming with talent, the onus is on Arteta to extract the very best from his players.

In that 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, Arteta was accused of failing to do so, with critics claiming his side played with the handbrake on.