Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken highly of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on BBC Sport.
Arteta has said that Liverpool and England international right-back Alexander-Arnold is “a very special talent” and has praised the 24-year-old for his attacking qualities.
The Arsenal boss made the comments about Alexander-Arnold while discussing his lack of playing time for England in the UEFA Nations League last month.
The Liverpool right-back will face Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold
Arteta said about Alexander-Arnold: ”He is a very special talent. What he adds offensively to the team every year is difficult to find in that position.”
Big game on Sunday
Arsenal and Liverpool will face each other in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Gunners will know that a win against the Reds will make it clear that they are title challengers and will send out a strong message to defending Premier League champions Manchester City.
If Liverpool fail to pick up all three points at the Emirates Stadium, then it is likely that their chances of winning the title will be over.
Alexander-Arnold has not been playing particularly well this season, especially in defence, and it will be a big test for him against Gabriel Martinelli.
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