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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has confessed that he was rooting for Liverpool in their Sunday clash against Arsenal, criticizing what he termed as an "ugly" style of play from the Gunners.
Arne Slot's squad secured their third consecutive victory at Anfield, courtesy of a flawless second-half free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. Hugo Ekitike also had a goal disallowed when Cody Gakpo was judged offside following Florian Wirtz's saved shot.
The match was touted as an early-season title decider, with both Liverpool and Arsenal predicted to be top contenders come May. Luckily for the Reds, they emerged victorious, giving them a three-point lead over the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta's side dominated the first half on Merseyside but failed to capitalize on their control, a point Gary Neville criticized during Sky Sports' coverage of the game.
However, Schmeichel was more scathing in his assessment of the north Londoners' performance.
Despite his successful tenure at United, the former goalkeeper confessed that he wanted Liverpool to triumph over Arsenal due to their playing style.
"I can honestly say that I have never in my life wanted Liverpool to win a game of football more than I did today," he expressed on ViaPlay's broadcast of the match.
"I was really disappointed and, in a way, a little bit angry with the way that Arsenal played this game. Their approach to the game — we built it up as one of the biggest games of the season, how important it is and what we are looking forward to.
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"We want a really good game of football and what they bring to Anfield is an ugly brand of football. When you play like that for 82 minutes and then you go 1-0 down, it's impossible to change and come back.
"And I think with the talent they have - just look at the names on the teamsheet today and also the names on the bench - let them loose, let them play football.
"I am absolutely convinced that if Arteta lets this team play football, they will be more competitive, they will be more entertaining and they will win games."
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