Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson has spoken up about the way his side fell to a draw against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
Already champions, Liverpool quickly showed why they were the untouchable team in the 2024/25 Premier League with two goals in the first half and a completely dominant performance. However, they let go in the second half, and Arsenal came back to a 2 – 2 draw by the 70th minute. The Gunners also received a red card in the 78th minute, but Liverpool were unable to capitalise and come away with all three points.
The fans were nto too happy with the performance but took it on the chin because the title was already wrapped up. However, it marked a second straight week of negative results following their title win, which has caused some worry among those associated with the club.
Robertson, who assisted his team’s opening goal, acknowledges the feelings of the fans and admitted that he and his teammate have some work to do ahead of their title defence next season.
“I thought [in] the first five to 10 minutes both teams were sloppy,” Robertson told Sky Sports post-match. “I think we picked up, scored two really good goals and probably had a couple more chances.
“[In the] first half we dominated. At half-time we went in and said to keep the same intensity and all the usual stuff and we come out in the second half in the first five to 10 minutes and we were miles off it.
“I think they tweaked a couple of things that started causing us a bit of problems. But we probably lost our aggression in the press and making our last step. Then they slowly but surely come back in the game.
“I think we finished strong. Obviously there’s a man sent off and a couple of chances. I thought I nicked it at the end but it wasn’t meant to be. I was told I was just offside anyway so the foul is probably irrelevant.
“Look, 2-2, two good teams. We’re delighted with the season we’ve had, but our second half has not been like us this season. There are still areas to work on.”
Robertson also commented on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season and how the supporters received him in his first match following the announcement. “I think his legacy at this club is there for everyone to see,” Robertson said.
“The trophies he’s won and the moments he’s had in history will always be there. It is, of course, an emotional decision. It’s not been an easy one, of course it hasn’t, but he’s made the decision. It’s not nice to see a friend get booed and it wasn’t nice but, like I said, we can’t tell people how to act. I can tell you how I feel about it.
“I’m extremely proud of him for what he’s done for this club. I love him as a friend and I love him as a player and he’ll be missed for me as one of my best friends in the game. That’s how I feel about it and I’m not going to tell anyone else how to feel about it.”
