This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mikel Arteta Reveals Arsenal Reaction to Liverpool’s Premier League Slump. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta downplayed the reation of his squad to Liverpool’s run of four straight defeats, although conceded that the “narrative” swirling around the results is impossible to ignore.

Martin Zubimendi says his move to north London was never in doubt, explaining that he “had decided to go to Arsenal and went all in” after talks with Mikel Arteta.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty

Danny Murphy has backed Arsenal to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title this season but believes both will be outclassed in the Champions League. Mikel Arteta ’s side are the current favourites to win the Premier League after winning six of their opening eight games and moving three points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid fell to a 4-0 away defeat against Arsenal on Tuesday night, their second defeat in England in the Champions League this season following last month's 3-2 loss against Liverpool.

And with that in mind, Arsene Wenger says Arsenal simply wouldn’t fall into Liverpool’s ways as they have the most ‘complete squad’ in the Premier League. Speaking on beIN Sports, he said: “I think they (Arsenal) have the most complete squad.”

Diego Simeone has named who he thinks can win the Champions League out of Arsenal, Real and Liverpool after facing all three teams so far this season.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has taken a subtle swipe at Liverpool after his team's Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The Spanish outfit suffered a crushing 4-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium. This means Simeone's men have endured a torrid time during their English visits in the competition this campaign.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said managers have a responsibility to set an example ahead of Diego Simeone's first match back in England after he clashed with Liverpool supporters.

Mick Brown believes Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League title thanks to a major advantage over Liverpool and Man City.

Swedish forward Alexander Isak was replaced at half-time as Liverpool led 3-1 against Frankfurt on Wednesday in the Champions League for Federico Chiesa as Mohamed Salah stays on bench

Atlético Madrid are keen on 21-year-old River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero, who has also been linked with arch rivals Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes) This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Reignite Rodrygo Interest; Mac Allister Targeted by Liverpool Rival.