In the aftermath of Arsenal's 1-0 win at Anfield, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he would tell Alexander Isak to start diving to win penalties, after Isak did not go down when his shirt was pulled by Jurrien Timber.

The broader debate over whether players should exaggerate contact for penalties is highlighted by Iraola's controversial stance on instructing diving.

Cody Gakpo also appealed for a penalty following a tussle with Christos Tsolis, which was not awarded, while Florian Wirtz struck the bar with a late free-kick.

Guimarães is presented as taking the right approach—owning the mistake, explaining it, and showing resilience ahead of upcoming fixtures and international duty.

Arsenal have now won at four venues where they did not win in their title-winning season, including Anfield, Villa Park, the Stadium of Light, and the City Ground.

Arteta stressed the psychological and tactical discipline behind Arsenal's win, noting their defensive solidity against Liverpool's prolific attack.

The match centers on referee decisions, tactical responses, and implications for the league standings and confidence for both sides.

Sky Sports serves as the platform for Iraola's post-match comments, with broader AP soccer coverage linked in.

Despite the misses, the player insists he won’t be defined by failures and remains committed to improving without altering his role in the team.

Arteta noted Arsenal’s 27 shots and continued chances as they sought to bounce back from a Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood, despite Liverpool's single on-target effort.

Following the Carabao Cup setback, Arteta emphasized resilience and the team's intent, backing their attacking play and persistence.