“The two of them delivered a masterclass at Anfield, they don’t deserve to be slandered by Arsenal fans, they needs to be applauded till the next game week”- Rio Ferdinand was blown away by the performance of TWO Arsenal stars against Liverpool after they single-handedly dealt with Liverpool

“The two of them delivered a masterclass at Anfield, they don’t deserve to be slandered by Arsenal fans, they needs to be applauded till the next game week”- Rio Ferdinand was blown away by the performance of TWO Arsenal stars against Liverpool after they single-handedly dealt with Liverpool

Former football star Rio Ferdinand had lots of good things to say about two Arsenal players after their recent 1-1 match against Liverpool. The game, held at Anfield on Saturday, ended in a draw, allowing Arsenal to stay at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-earned point.

The first goal came from Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes just four minutes into the game. He headed the ball into the net after a freekick from Martin Odegaard. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah later equalized in the 29th minute, and despite efforts from both sides, the match concluded without a clear winner.

Arsenal might consider themselves fortunate to leave Merseyside with a point, given the strong performance from Liverpool. The game highlighted why these two teams are currently the top two in the league. Notably, football legend Jamie Carragher praised the defensive skills of the centre-backs, specifically highlighting Arsenal’s William Saliba and Gabriel, along with their counterparts from Liverpool.

According to Sky Sports pundit Carragher, who shared his thoughts on the social media platform X after the game, both teams had a fair share of possession, with Arsenal having 49%. They also had an equal number of shots, with 13 each. Liverpool managed to get three shots on target, while Arsenal hit the target twice.

Saliba and Gabriel played a crucial role in limiting Liverpool’s attacking threats through their solid defending. Although they couldn’t secure a clean sheet this time, Arsenal’s overall defensive performance has been impressive, conceding only 16 league goals this season, tying with Liverpool for the least in the league. This enhanced defense could be a key factor as Arsenal seeks to win their first Premier League title since 2004.

The partnership between the French international Saliba and the Brazilian international Gabriel has been arguably the best in the league this season. Their commitment to improving both individually and as a team suggests a promising future for Arsenal’s defense.