According to “Varesh Se”, Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield Stadium against Liverpool not only ended the 14-year spell of the Gunners at the home of the opponent, but also showed that the team’s defensive line led by Mikel Arteta and the presence of figures such as Gabriel Magalas, Ricardo Calafiori, Urine Timber and Ezri Kensa has reached a level of strength that even the absence of William Saliba will not cause a disturbance.
This solid defensive line-up, backed by David Raya’s brilliance in goal, denied the opposition at Anfield even a single shot on target.
Kensa’s stunning performance in ground duels and clearances, along with the tactical discipline of other defenders, is reminiscent of Arsenal’s legendary defense in the unbeaten season of 2003-4, and creates a serious doubt that the current defense of the Gunners will surpass even the golden generation of Campbell and Ashley Cole.
Arteta’s insistence on building the team from a heavy and strong defensive base, despite some doubts in the attack line, has so far responded and this team, after winning last season, is on the way to repeat the championship in English Premier League has placed
In the meantime, the role of Gabriel Heinze, Arteta’s serious and strict assistant, who was added to the technical staff since July 2025, in injecting fighting spirit and creating unparalleled stability in the team’s defensive structure is undeniable.
Arteta’s decisive approach in selecting players and creating a highly competitive environment where no one has a fixed place has struck a real fear into the hearts of traditional rivals and it is likely that Arsenal to create a safe gap with their pursuers at the top of the table before Christmas.
