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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, reveals if he and his team will present a guard of honour to Liverpool at Anfield.

Arsenal will extend a respectful gesture to Liverpool by offering a guard of honour, according to Mikel Arteta, who expressed admiration for Arne Slot's "fascinating" work at Anfield this season.

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Arsenal Head Coach, Mikel Arteta, affirms intention to give Liverpool a ceremonial salute; Arteta...
Arsenal Head Coach, Mikel Arteta, affirms intention to give Liverpool a ceremonial salute; Arteta praises Arne Slot's 'fascinating' work at Anfield this season.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, reveals if he and his team will present a guard of honour to Liverpool at Anfield.

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Arsenal to Honor Liverpool; Arteta Praises Anfield Team's Season

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that the Gunners will pay a guard of honor to Liverpool ahead of their match at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds clinched the Premier League title with four games left in April, producing an impressive run that left their rivals in the dust.

Slot's side welcomes Arsenal to Anfield this weekend, following their impressive leap ahead of their title rivals. Arteta acknowledged Liverpool's achievements, stating, "They've been the best team, the most consistent. What Arne [Slot] and the coaching staff have done has been fascinating, it's been really good, and they fully deserve it."

Historically, guards of honor have been a tradition in the Premier League era, dating back to the 1954/55 season. The ceremony signifies respect towards the champions, symbolizing sportsmanship over competition. Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been involved in giving and receiving guards of honor, with Arsenal applauding Liverpool following their 2020 title win.

When reporters asked Arteta if his side could find motivation from the guard of honor, he responded, "Yes, something that has to drive you, motivate you, and pain probably is a good one to use sometimes when you don't really want to do something but it's the right thing to do, usually as a motivation for next season."

The Gunners are currently second in the league, with just three matches left, but have not yet confirmed their spot in next season's Champions League. A win this weekend, combined with favorable results elsewhere, could secure their qualification.

Arteta was also asked about the competitive landscape for next season's title race. He responded, "They will hold that trophy, and somebody has to come and take it out of their hands. I'm sure that we'll have a lot of contenders and very well-prepared contenders to raise their level again and make it very difficult."

For Arteta and Arsenal, this trip to Merseyside will mark their first match since they were eliminated from the Champions League. The Gunners were defeated 3-1 on aggregate by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Following their exit, Arteta claimed that his side had been the best team in the competition, a perspective he reiterated during his pre-match press conference.

Additional Insights:

  • Did You Know? Since the Premier League era, the first guard of honor is believed to have been given in May 2003 when Everton applauded Manchester United at Goodison Park after United had already been confirmed as champions.
  • Arsenal and Guard of Honor: In addition to their recent show of respect for Liverpool, Arsenal also received a guard of honor in 1972 and 1991, as part of the broader English football tradition.
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Sources:[1] Guard of Honor Tradition in English Football - BBC Sport[2] Arsenal to Honor Liverpool with Guard of Honor - Sky Sports[3] Liverpool's 2020 Premier League Title Win - England Football[4] Liverpool's 2020 Guard of Honor - The Telegraph[5] History of Guard of Honor in Premier League - The Guardian

  1. Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has acknowledged Liverpool's impressive performance in the Premier League, expressing his admiration for their consistency and the achievements of their manager, Jurgen Klopp.
  2. Arsenal is currently second in the Premier League, and a win against Liverpool this weekend, coupled with favorable results from other matches, could secure their spot in the Champions League next season.
  3. Arteta has stated that the guard of honor paid to Liverpool by Arsenal could serve as motivation for next season, using the feeling of pain to drive the team forward when they may not be feeling fully motivated.
  4. Historically, guards of honor have been a tradition in the Premier League era, dating back to the 1954/55 season, symbolizing sportsmanship over competition.
  5. In addition to their recent guard of honor for Liverpool, Arsenal has also received guard of honors in the past, as part of the broader English football tradition, with the first instances happening in 1972 and 1991.

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