Carragher admits Arsenal have best defence in EPL after 1-1 draw with Liverpool

Carragher made the assertion because no team has let in fewer goals than Arsenal this season 

By Kehinde Okeowo

Pundit and former Liverpool defender,  Jamie Carragher has claimed Arsenal is the best team with the best defence in the English Premier League (EPL).

He made the assertion while speaking after the Gunners played out a 1-1 draw with the Reds on Saturday at Anfield. 

Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhaes headed the visitors in front as early as the fourth minute, but Mohamed Salah levelled the encounter for Liverpool before the break.

However, despite not keeping a clean sheet, it was the 16th goal Arsenal have allowed in this season and no team has let in fewer than them.

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Impressed by their defensive prowess, Carragher said: “I have been really impressed with Arsenal. Right now, defensively, they are the best team in the Premier League.”

With the draw, the North London club stay top of the league with 40 points after 18 games, Liverpool are next with 39 points. 

Meanwhile, Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has said his team couldn’t beat Liverpool because they “didn’t find the right quality moment in the final third” against them on Saturday.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the Gunners gaffer said: “A big test and we absolutely came through it. The boys were incredible. One of the most intense, hectic games I have witnessed in 20 years in this league which says a lot.

“It was an unbelievable game of football with two teams that raised the bar to another level, both sides wanted to win and played as such. In the last 15-20 minutes our team really wanted to win but we didn’t find the right quality moment in the final third to achieve it.”