Mikel Arteta eager to move on from Jurgen Klopp bust-up: 'I reacted that day to defend our players'

Mikel Arteta was keen to consign his previous bust-up with Jurgen Klopp to the past ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool. The Gunners head to Merseyside looking to end a run of six consecutive Premier League defeats at Anfield in their quest to end a 19-year wait for a title. Ad Last season’s match saw Arsenal suffer a 4-0 defeat, where Arteta and Klopp had a heated altercation on the sidelines.

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I have full respect and admiration from what they have done. I reacted that day to defend our players and that is it." The tide has turned dramatically since that match more than 16 months ago, with the Gunners sitting 29 points ahead of Liverpool and top of the table. 'I reacted that day to defend our players' — Arteta eager to move on from Klopp bust-up 'Makes you want even more' – Williamson hungry for more success Chelsea make shock calls to Mourinho and Nuno — Paper Round Despite a hugely underwhelming season, Arteta heaped praised on Klopp for the German’s job with the Reds.

«It shows the difficulty of being at the top and transforming a football club,» he explained. «It shows how hard it is to maintain that. We’ve all had difficult moments.

What they have done at the club is remarkable.» The Spaniard also addressed Arsenal’s dismal run at Anfield in more detail, and says their previous woes count for nothing heading into the match on Easter Sunday. «It’s a different group coming from a different position. What we need to have is courage.» Arteta also confirmed