Arteta expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, particularly in the first 25 minutes of the game. He emphasized that he prefers to see proactive action from his team rather than reacting to situations. Arteta felt that the team's initial display did not meet their usual standards, especially in areas they can control.

The manager acknowledged that he is accountable for the team's performance and praised their resilience in the second half of the game. He noted that the team faced several challenges, including injuries and the intense atmosphere at Anfield, which made their comeback even more impressive.

Arteta encouraged the team to learn from the experience and apply the lessons to future games.