Arsenal Coach Mikel Artera named the ONE Liverpool defender that gave His Frontline tough time today

“He’s the best defender in the world now!” – Arteta admits Liverpool’s defender completely shut down Arsenal’s attack in 1-0 Anfield defeat

 

 

 

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his frustration after leaving Anfield empty-handed once again. His team were undone by a spectacular Dominik Szoboszlai free kick in the 90th minute, sealing a dramatic 1-0 win for Liverpool. But rather than pointing fingers at his own frontline, Arteta shocked everyone by singling out one Liverpool defender for special praise.

 

 

 

In his post-match interview, Arteta made an admission that will sting Arsenal fans but underline just how good this Liverpool star has become.

 

 

 

> “The way he pocketed my two best players today needs to be studied,” Arteta said bluntly. “I have been hearing so much about him, but today I witnessed it myself. He’s indeed the best defender that we have in the world now, no doubt about that.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe Gomez – Liverpool’s Silent Wall

 

 

 

The player? None other than Joe Gomez.

 

For years, Gomez has been seen as Liverpool’s reliable utility man—capable of covering across the backline but never truly in the spotlight. That all changed last night. Against Arsenal’s dangerous frontline of Victor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli, Gomez delivered a monster performance.

 

 

 

Every time Arsenal tried to break through, Gomez was there. His timing, recovery pace, and aggression in one-v-one duels suffocated Arsenal’s attack. Gyökeres, making his much-anticipated Anfield debut, was kept silent. Martinelli, usually Arsenal’s spark against Liverpool, looked completely neutralized.

 

 

 

Arteta’s Rare Admiration

 

 

 

Arteta, who rarely hands out compliments to rivals after defeats, admitted Gomez was the difference-maker.

 

 

 

> “He didn’t just defend, he dominated,” Arteta continued. “For me, tonight proved what many maybe didn’t want to see—he has everything to be the very best.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Fans’ Verdict

 

 

 

Liverpool supporters erupted with pride online after hearing Arteta’s comments:

 

 

 

“Joe Gomez has been underrated for years. Now even Arteta admits he’s world-class.”

 

 

 

“Van Dijk has the leadership, Konaté has the power, but Gomez has shown tonight he’s got it all.”

 

 

 

“Pocketing Martinelli and Gyökeres like that? Unreal.”

 

 

 

 

 

A New Level

 

 

 

For Liverpool, this win was not just about Szoboszlai’s moment of magic but about Gomez proving he can step into the role of world-class defender when it matters most. Once doubted due to injuries and inconsistency, Gomez is now silencing critics with performances that even opposition coaches cannot ignore.

 

 

 

For Arsenal, it was a harsh reality check. Their frontline wasn’t just off-form—they were outclassed by one man. And for Arteta, the truth was unavoidable: Joe Gomez is playing at a level few defenders in the world can reach right now.

 

 

 

 

 

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