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LIVERPOOL CAPTAIN VAN DIJK SPEAKS CANDIDLY ON DENIED GOAL CONTROVERSY
Virgil van Dijk refused to blame his disallowed goal for Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Man City. The captain admitted that Jeremy Doku caused Conor Bradley problems, and his side lacked consistency.
Virgil van Dijk was stunned after his goal was disallowed against Manchester City - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, provided his assessment on Conor Bradley's goal that was disallowed and acknowledged that the player had a "tough" game against Jeremy Doku, the man of the match in Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Doku was the most spectacular player on the field, helping City win handily with a goal of his own.
Erling Haaland was unable to score the penalty after referee Chris Kavanagh ruled that Giorgi Mamardashvili, the goalkeeper for Liverpool, had fouled the Belgian early in the game after a VAR assessment.
But shortly after, the Norwegian immediately made amends by scoring the first goal. Although Andy Robertson dove out of the way of the Dutchman's goal-bound header while in an offside position, Van Dijk thought he had tied the score against the flow of play, but his goal was controversially disallowed.
Just before halftime, Van Dijk unintentionally redirected Nico Gonzalez's shot past Mamardashvili, adding to his bad day.
After 63 minutes, Doku scored a spectacular goal to seal the victory for City, and with 30 minutes remaining, Gary Neville named him man of the match.
Regarding his goal that was disallowed, Van Dijk stated on Sky Sports, "In football, the officials are making the important choices and we have to cope with it in the game." "From my perspective, there is no use in talking about this. In actuality, we suffered a significant blow when we lost 3-0.
"What I say [about the goal] is irrelevant because it will be covered by the media, and my comments on the decision will be the focus of the entire international break. All I think about is that we lost. Whether it should have stood or not is up for discussion.
It was challenging for our lads to apply pressure on them in the first half because they were considerably more at ease with the ball. Although I do not believe there was much danger, Doku played well, and Conor [Bradley] occasionally found the one-on-one challenging. We should have done better, but I do not think we were in any trouble.
"The second half required a lot of work on our part. Although we gained more possession momentum, our pressuring was insufficient.
Finding consistency and continuing are key. We now return to our nations, maintain our fitness, and prepare for a huge marathon. We will not give up in the slightest. We are prepared for a lengthy season and a fierce battle as we enter November.
ARTETA LASHES OUT AT SUNDERLAND RESULT AS XHAKA LOSES COOL
Dive into the moments you missed from Sunderland's 2-2 draw with Arsenal: Arteta's angry reaction to the opening goal, Sunderland's tactical switch, and Granit Xhaka's fierce midfield reunion against his former club.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the draw with Sunderland - COURTESY/PHOTO
Following an outstanding tenacious performance against Arsenal, Sunderland's winning streak at the Stadium of Light continues.
Dan Ballard gave the Gunners the lead in the first half, but Mikel Arteta's team rallied in the second half thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.
Brian Brobbey scored his first goal in a red and white shirt after coming off the bench, after Regis Le Bris made three changes shortly after the hour mark.
We have examined a few of the game's moments that you might have missed.
Arteta's outrage over Sunderland's first game
The manager of Arsenal has no problem portraying the villain in a pantomime, and he did a fantastic job tonight.
The decision to give the home team a free kick in the first half, even though Enzo Le Fee's foot was clearly trodden on, infuriated the 43-year-old. Disappointed by the choice, Arteta threw his hands in the air as he walked back to the dugout.
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Can you imagine his reaction if the officials penalised him for a good challenge? His wait would not be long.
Thus, the head coach of Arsenal was furious when Martin Zubimendi and Wilson Isidor won the ball in a tackle, which, from the press box at least, appeared to be a good challenge. It was a crucial point in the match.
Less than a minute later, Sunderland took the lead, and the Gunners manager returned to the bench to mockingly cheer the decision.
Dan Ballard wheeled away to the corner flag to celebrate against his old team, but the red and white supporters paid little heed.
Although the Black Cats were unable to achieve the same fluidity at Everton, we saw against Chelsea just how successful Sunderland can be when switching to a 4-3-3 in possession.
When Sunderland got control, both Reinildo and Trai Hume moved into midfield areas, but the Toffees had crowded the middle of the field, making it difficult for the Wearsiders to get on the ball.
Hume warmed up with Sunderland's offensive trio and midfield pair before kickoff tonight. During their play, the Northern Ireland international played on the right in a midfield three.
Although there was little sign that Sunderland would go as boldly as they did with the press, going man for man, it would hint at the strategy. Their centre-halves occasionally followed Arsenal's forwards far into their own half.
Le Bris took a courageous stance, and Arsenal's equaliser demonstrated how simple it is for elite clubs to discipline you at this level. Bukayo Saka made no mistakes when given the chance after Le Fee was caught in possession.
Granit Xhaka's thoughts on the reunion with Arsenal are apparent.
Before kickoff, the travelling Arsenal supporters gave the former Gunners midfielder a hearty round of applause as he talked positively about his time at the Emirates Stadium.
However, that all changed when the game began with the blow of the whistle. He helped the Black Cats gain traction in the game and was his typical polished, professional self.
There was a lot of discussion about how Xhaka had changed in the years after Arteta was appointed, but he still possesses the tenacity and determination that made him so well-liked and powerful at the Emirates.
When the Spaniard lost to the Swiss international's challenge, the Sunderland skipper made it apparent how he felt about Mikel Merino.
The Sunderland talisman yelled his disapproval at Merino as he lay in a heap on the ground after the referee gave a foul.
MIKEL ARTETA DROPS BIG HINT ON POSSIBLE ARSENAL RETURN VS SUNDERLAND
Arsenal's injury crisis deepens ahead of the North London derby, with no players returning to training. Arteta provides no positive updates on Odegaard, Havertz, or Martinelli, casting doubt on their availability for the Spurs clash.
Mikel Arteta Gives Positive Arsenal Injury Update, Forwards could make a return this weekend - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Ahead of the North London derby on November 23, Arsenal is in a precarious position as Mikel Arteta oversees an expanding injury list. Although the international break gives breathing room, it also makes it more questionable whether important players will be available. Arteta affirmed that there are no new reinforcements returning to training and that the squad situation has not improved.
Regarding Viktor Gyokeres and the overall injury situation, Arteta stated on Friday morning, "No, no news." We do not change; no one new can join the team. Thus, notwithstanding. With Tottenham coming to Emirates Stadium for one of the team's most important games of the season, it is a time when Arsenal must strike a balance between prudence and preparation.
Some significant individuals continue to be marginalised. Gabriel Martinelli is out due to a thigh problem, while Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Noni Madueke are recuperating from knee ailments. Arteta described the ambiguity of their schedules. He remarked, "I do not know some of them, all of them." "I think we will be very close with most of them to be in a really strong position, but there are a lot of things that need to happen in the next two weeks, and everything needs to be right."
The comments highlight how important the next two weeks will be for tactical clarity as well as conditioning. Continuity has been crucial to Arsenal's attacking rhythm, and the manager now needs to look for temporary fixes.
The news about Gabriel Jesus was better. For the first time since undergoing knee surgery in January, the forward resumed full training on Thursday, a milestone that many anticipated to occur near the start of the new year. Arteta is cautious about what comes next, although his recuperation seems to be going more quickly than expected.
Arteta clarified, "I am not sure. It is time to start taking daily steps in a new environment. He has been doing things alone, of course, but now that he has teammates around him, especially very competitive ones, we can see how he handles that. It is nice to have him back, though, and I adore how his teammates responded when he first joined us. He is full of excitement.
His comeback gives the team vitality and leadership, which Arsenal has frequently relied upon in trying times. However, it will take him some time to become used to the full intensity of training, which Arsenal needs to carefully manage.
Greater Context as Fixtures Get Closer to Jesus, Following his absence from training on Monday, Kepa Arrizabalaga was not included in the team that travelled to Prague on Tuesday. Even if they are not as well-known, those problems complicate Arsenal's intentions further.
The upcoming weeks will be characterised by Arteta's adaptability, squad depth, and rehabilitation progress as Sunderland keeps an eye on Arsenal's condition while pursuing their own scouting objectives. As Tottenham gets ready to put its resiliency to the test, Arsenal is aware that availability will influence both selection and tactics as the derby approaches.
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