Mikel Arteta makes decision on Arsenal giving Liverpool guard of honor

Mikel Arteta makes decision on Arsenal giving Liverpool guard of honor

 

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will uphold tradition by giving newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honor in their upcoming clash at the Emirates.

 

The gesture, a long-standing custom in football, sees the opposition players applaud the newly crowned champions onto the pitch as a mark of respect. Despite the disappointment of missing out on the title themselves, Arteta emphasized the importance of recognizing Liverpool’s achievement.

 

“They deserve it—they’ve earned it over 38 games, and we will show them the respect they’ve earned,” the Arsenal boss stated in his pre-match press conference.

 

While the guard of honor may be a bitter pill to swallow for Gunners fans, Arteta’s decision reflects his commitment to sportsmanship. The match itself, however, promises to be fiercely competitive as Arsenal look to finish the season strongly.

 

Will the guard of honor motivate or distract Arteta’s men? One thing is certain—all eyes will be on the Emirates when the two sides meet.