This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On Wednesday, Arsenal secured a 2-1 win against newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The victory was largely due to two sloppy goals conceded by Liverpool, with Reiss Nelson scoring his first Premier League goal.
Despite the win, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta expressed concerns over the team's transfer funds, which may hinder their chances of mounting a title challenge. Arteta pointed out that the team's financial situation is a significant concern, as they struggle to compete with other top teams in the league.
"I don't know if we will get the finances to build a title challenge," Arteta told Sky Sports. "It is a big concern because you see how they build the squads. It is not magic, you need to improve with quality players in the squad. You need a bigger squad to compete in this competition and that is going to be the challenge."
Arteta made five changes to the starting lineup for the game, with an eye on Saturday's FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City at Wembley. The team's performance was a positive sign ahead of the cup tie, with Arteta describing it as "the best medicine" for their energy and happiness.
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that his team took a break, which led to the two sloppy goals conceded. However, Klopp was not disappointed that the team can no longer break the Premier League points record, stating that they will focus on getting the points they deserve.
