MX23RW : Saturday, October 5 16:27:46| >> :60:275:275:

Dirk Kuyt: 'Arsenal defeat was unbelievable'

Kuyt: 'Arsenal defeat was unbelievable'
© PA Photos
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt says that Arsenal are a "different team" without Robin van Persie.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has admitted that the Reds need to be more clinical in front of goal following their weekend defeat to Arsenal.

Kenny Dalglish's side had the run of the game at Anfield but failed to convert their chances, with Kuyt missing a penalty in the first half.

Robin van Persie was the hero for the Gunners as he netted both goals in Arsenal's 2-1 victory over the Merseyside club.

"It's very disappointing," Kuyt told the club's official website. "I thought the team played really well. We should have scored at least three goals.

"I enjoyed linking up with Luis Suarez and we created enough chances but we need to kill those chances. To lose was just unbelievable.

"Without van Persie they are a completely different team. I had a feeling I didn't hit the penalty as properly as I normally do but that's football - sometimes you score goals, sometimes you miss penalties."

Liverpool's hopes of reaching the top four of the Premier League have dwindled after slipping ten points below the Champions League qualification spot.

ID:18845: cacheID:18845:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2264:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Robin van Persie
Read Next:
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool76011321118
2Manchester CityMan City7520178917
3Arsenal7520156917
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa6411129313
6Fulham7322108211
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle632187111
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs6312125710
9Brentford73131313010
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
11Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
12West Ham UnitedWest Ham72231011-18
13Bournemouth7223810-28
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd621358-37
15Leicester CityLeicester7133912-36
16Everton6114715-84
17Ipswich TownIpswich7043614-84
18Crystal Palace7034510-53
19Southampton7016415-111
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves7016921-121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!