Martin Keown, the renowned Arsenal legend, showered Joe Gomez with praise ahead of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Keown acknowledged Gomez as an exceptional player and expressed his long-standing admiration for him. Despite a challenging start to the match, Gomez showcased significant improvement in the second half while fulfilling his role as a left-back against the threat posed by Bukayo Saka.

Keown highlighted Gomez’s resilience in bouncing back from a severe injury suffered in the past and recognized his recent splendid performance when he replaced the injured Tsimikas in a previous game.

Keown anticipated an exciting duel between Gomez and Saka, considering it to be one of the standout contests of the match. Keown further emphasized Gomez’s current form, acknowledging the difficulties faced by a central defender playing in the full-back position, and praised Gomez’s attributes such as his speed and technical ability.