Liverpool’s brilliance too much for Arsenal's work in progress

This was Liverpool at their very best, but victory was only secure with a couple of minutes to go

Andrew Robertson scores Liverpool's second goal against Arsenal at Anfield. Picture: Jason Cairnduff/NMC Pool/PA

Mikel Arteta rolled his eyes, tilted his head back and let out a disbelieving laugh at the training ground last week when he was asked if his side could overhaul the 43 point advantage Liverpool held over Arsenal last season.

Yes, Arsenal had won their first two games of the season and beaten Liverpool recently, but he suggested it was a margin that had never been closed in just one season in football’s long and varied history.