Liverpool’s shock defeat to Watford on Saturday was well received by those of an Arsenal persuasion, with Gilberto Silva pleased to see that the Gunners’ ‘Invincibles’ of 2003-04 are “still there as No.1”.
Those at Emirates Stadium had feared that their remarkable title-winning exploits would be replicated this season by a rampant Reds side.
Jurgen Klopp’s team had dropped just two points heading into a meeting with struggling Watford at Vicarage Road, with a 44-game run enjoyed without coming unstuck.
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