When it comes to holding a lead, there are few better managers in the game right now than Mikel Arteta, as was proven true again with their 1-0 win over Liverpool, the first Arsenal win at Anfield since 2012.

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Defying a decade of disappointment on Merseyside, the Gunners boss vows to shatter their Anfield hoodoo as key stars return for this high-stakes clash against in-form Liverpool.

Arteta also said he was "very disappointed" that the club's appeal against Dowman's sending off was dismissed by an independent commission.

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal are "very disappointed" after their appeal over Max Dowman's red card at Fleetwood Town was dismissed but warned the teenager must adapt to top level football because "otherwise we are in Disneyland.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side have a massive opportunity to end a 14-year winless Premier League streak at Anfield. Arteta highlighted his close friendship with Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola as both teams prepare for a high-octane battle.

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