Arsenal underline title credentials in deserved win over Liverpool

STAR MAN: Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London. Pic: AP Photo/Rui Vieira

Any doubt Arsenal had the confidence to cope with the expectations of being favourites in this match were banished inside the opening minute.

“He gave us unbelievable belief' was Arsenal legend Paul Merson's inadvertently comical insight as to how then manager George Graham inspired the club's miracle last day, last minute of the season title-winning win at Anfield in 1989.