Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Arsenal this weekend (Picture: Getty)Cesc Fabregas says Arsenal ‘cannot afford to drop any more points’ this weekend versus a Liverpool side with an ‘extra’ motivation to perform against the backdrop of Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure. Previewing the heavyweight encounter on the BBC’s Planet Premier League podcast, former Arsenal captain Fabregas applauded Arteta for the mentality and philosophy he had managed to instil in his players while at the helm. But the Spaniard was keen to stress that Sunday’s match represented a ‘big opportunity’, one that the Gunners should not take for granted if they have serious ambitions of ending their 20-year drought in the Premier League. We need to be honest.’Liverpool have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table (Picture: Getty)The two-time Premier League winner went on: ‘I think knowing Mikel a little bit that he will want to win. ‘The Liverpool players will be so much on top of things and wanting it so much more because of that.

Source: Metro February 02, 2024 17:19 UTC