Andoni Iraola explains whether Liverpool will benefit from his fine record vs Arsenal

Iraola says his 3-3 record against Arsenal as Bournemouth boss won't help Liverpool, insisting the Reds are a different proposition ahead of Sunday's Anfield clash.

Andoni Iraola faces Arsenal for the first time as Liverpool manager on Sunday, but he has downplayed the significance of his strong record against them from his Bournemouth days. The Basque won three and lost three of his six meetings with the Gunners, including a 2-1 victory at the Emirates in April and a league double in 2024/25.

However, Iraola stressed that Liverpool's setup and moment are entirely different from what he had at Bournemouth. "It is a totally different team and moment," he said on Friday. "We can't use the same things we used with Bournemouth here."

Liverpool arrive on a five-match winning run, with their most recent victory coming midweek when they knocked Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Iraola credited the Anfield crowd for their role in the team's resurgence, saying the atmosphere has improved markedly since his arrival. He also backed midfielder Ryan Gravenberch despite some inconsistent performances, expressing confidence in the player's ability to improve.