Mikel Arteta outlines strategy to contain Alexander Isak at Anfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Mikel Arteta confirmed that Arsenal has a plan to stop Alexander Isak as they face Liverpool at Anfield today. Arsenal aims for a positive result that could elevate them above Manchester City in the Premier League standings. The team is looking to break a 13-match winless streak at Anfield, last achieving a victory there in September 2012. Isak has been a key challenge, having scored six goals in seven league appearances this season. Arteta emphasized the need to keep Isak far from the goal to minimize his impact.
- •Arsenal plays Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon.
- •The team has not beaten Liverpool at Anfield in 13 matches.
- •Isak has six goals in seven Premier League matches this season.
- •Arteta wants to limit Isak's proximity to the goal.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's plan to stop Alexander Isak at Liverpool
"Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal will have a plan to stop Alexander Isak when his team travel to Liverpool in the Premier League this afternoon.Arsenal head to Anfield to face Liverpool, knowing a positi...
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