Mikel Arteta says shock loss at Fleetwood inspired Arsenal to win at Liverpool

ARSENAL MANAGER MIKEL Arteta claimed his side’s first Premier League victory at Liverpool in 14 years was inspired by their shock Carabao Cup exit at Fleetwood. But the champions responded in style on Sunday, claiming a hard-fought 1-0 win at Anfield to move top of the Premier League table. “We are extremely proud of the team and the players and what everyone has done, especially in the conditions in which we arrived to this game – the defeat against Fleetwood looks the end of the world, but then you have to pick yourself up.