Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced that his team will give Liverpool a guard of honour, citing their consistency and superiority. According to Arteta, Liverpool “have been the better team” and “deserve” the recognition. He added that when a team performs better, it is necessary to “applaud and accept” their success and strive to reach their level. This statement comes as Arsenal prepares to face Liverpool, a match that is likely to be a closely watched encounter. Arteta’s comments reflect his emphasis on sportsmanship, as previously seen in his efforts to galvanise his team, with Arsenal having shown significant emotional investment in their success under his management, with according to recent reports.