Arsenal made good on a promise from manager Mikel Arteta by giving Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour before Sunday's game at Anfield.

Mikel Arteta was furious with the first-half performance of his Arsenal players in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield. The Spaniard was stern-faced and frosty in his post-match interview as he blasted an 'unacceptable' opening quarter of the game, which saw the Gunners fall two behind.

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