Liverpool coach Arne Slot has claimed “excuses are for teams that don’t win” after Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta blamed “red cards and injuries” for the Gunners falling short in the Premier League title race this season.

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Mikel Arteta turned his attention to a new goal once Arsenal were eliminated from the Premier League title race, and the Spanish manager has made a pretty big deal about finishing second this season.