Former Liverpool defender Carragher hails Arsenal's defence after Anfield victory
Jamie Carragher praised Arsenal's defensive performance following their 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, noting the team's pressing and organization.
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday, securing their first win at the venue since September 2012 and moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Kai Havertz scored the only goal in the 16th minute after a well-executed move involving Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. Liverpool dominated possession, registering 33 crosses and 17 shots, but failed to register a single shot on target, a first for the club in a league match at Anfield since records began in 2003.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, appearing on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, said the Arsenal side displayed an exceptional defensive performance. > "This Arsenal team are the best defensive team not just in the Premier League, but I think in world football right now," Carragher said.
He also highlighted Ødegaard's role in the team's pressing strategy, adding, "Great press from Ødegaard is really brave. He’s almost quicker to the ball than Mac Allister is but again, that’s something only the Liverpool team know."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's tactics were credited for limiting Liverpool's chances, while the win marked a rare defensive shut-out for the hosts at their historic ground.