Skip to main content
Global Edition•Sports
October 31, 2026•0 views
News Brief

Mikel Arteta seeks inspiration from George Graham to overcome Anfield struggles

Arsenal have not won at Liverpool in the Premier League for 13 league matches, equalling their worst run at Anfield.

Mikel Arteta seeks inspiration from George Graham to overcome Anfield struggles
Image: TheguardianCredit: Image: Theguardian
Multi-Source Verification:Synthesized across 1 independent reporting sources.
single_source

In Brief

  • •Arsenal have not won at Liverpool in the Premier League for 13 league matches, equalling their worst run at Anfield.
  • •Mikel Arteta has described his helplessness at Anfield as 'bajar', a feeling he has only experienced once in his career.
  • •Arteta will be looking to disprove perceptions that Arsenal lacks the mentality to win big matches at away grounds.
  • •Arteta's best chance of beating Liverpool is likely by taking a cautious approach, similar to his successful strategy last season.
  • •Arsenal's players ran to all four corners of the ground to hand flowers to Liverpool fans before the 1989 match as a show of sympathy after the Hillsborough disaster.

Why It Matters

The match between Arsenal and Liverpool is a significant fixture in the Premier League, and the outcome could have a major impact on the league standings. Arteta's ability to overcome his struggles at Anfield will be a key factor in determining Arsenal's success this season. Additionally, the match provides an opportunity for both clubs to reflect on their past and learn from their experiences.

Key Details

Arsenal's last win at Anfield
September 2012
Arsenal's longest losing streak at Anfield
13 league matches
Arteta's first visit as a manager to Anfield
November 2021
Arsenal's last win at Liverpool in the League Cup
2020
Arsenal's last win at Manchester City in the Premier League
2015

Context & Background

Arsenal and Liverpool have a long-standing rivalry in English football, with the Merseyside derby being one of the most anticipated matches in the Premier League. The clubs have a rich history, with Arsenal being one of the most successful clubs in English football and Liverpool being one of the most popular.

Original Reporting & Sources

VNews is an independent briefing product. Original reporting remains credited to the following publishers:

Theguardian
Primary Source
Read Original ↗
About VNews AI News Briefs

This brief was synthesized automatically using attributed third-party reporting. VNews is a digital news publication produced under the VContent Group brand and operated by Francis Vincent Sunday in Ghana, independent from the publishers cited above. Read our AI Transparency Policy and Editorial & Corrections Policy.

Related Stories

Explore More