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Arteta admits to 'enormous gap' between Arsenal and Liverpool with finances a 'big concern'

Mikel Arteta concedes there remains an "enormous gap" between Arsenal and Liverpool despite seeing his side defeat the Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Jurgen Klopp's men took the lead through Sadio Mane after 20 minutes at the Emirates, only for the Gunners to respond in defiant fashion.

Alexandre Lacazette fired home an equaliser in the 32 minute before the Frenchman set up Reiss Nelson for the winner 12 minutes later.

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The win sees Arsenal rise to ninth in Premier League, still a massive 40 points shy of league leaders Liverpool, with Arteta adamant his side must build upon their performance against the Reds with plenty of work still ahead for them.