Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has thanked Liverpool staff, players and fans for their support after he was injured at Anfield.
The Spaniard, who was at Everton for six years before leaving last summer, collided with Jordan Henderson in the second half of his side's win on Saturday and after lengthy treatment was carried off on a stretcher.
He was taken to hospital in the city as Arsenal's medical staff were concerned about a possible neck injury but he was released later that day, although manager Arsene Wenger has ruled him out for a week to recover from concussion.
"I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their help and friendship towards me on Saturday," wrote Arteta in an open letter on arsenal.com. "After my accident on the pitch, the Arsenal medical staff did a great job, together with everyone at Liverpool Football Club.
"I've since looked back at the TV images of when I was being taken off and just want to show my appreciation to the Liverpool fans at Anfield.
"It is touching to receive that response from the fans of a great club when I am leaving the pitch injured.
"Thank you.
"I also want to thank Pepe Reina and the Liverpool players who have sent me messages of support and friendship, this again is really touching and just shows class from a great football club.
"And very importantly, a message to all the fantastic Arsenal fans, not only all those at Anfield on Saturday who were brilliant, but also those who have sent me many messages since Saturday.
"It is hugely appreciated. I cannot tell you how much this means to me."
Like his mate Alonso, a touch of class from Arteta
Great class from a bunch of racist scouse cu*ts eh?
That result was incredibly frustrating. But, it wasn't even a surprise anymore unfortunately. It's a problem we have had since day one against Sunderland, and unfortunately it is a problem we will see right until the end of the season (hopefully improve, but I can see us being frustrated a few more times). What's annoying is for years we seemed to not have the team to feed a great striker that we always have had - now we are pumping balls in and don't have the great striker to do what needs to be done (f**k, how lucky are Arsenal having RVP!)
I think Suarez had his best game since coming back from suspension though, and was unlucky not to score. But he still seems to be having too much on his shoulders to do, not enough help in this game. But if he stays fit, I can see him dragging us out of a few more games this season and maybe helping us make a run at fourth still. Still in it of course, but we've made it very tough on ourselves. A long shot. But I never give up.
Henderson I am seeing more and more that I like. I honestly believe next season we will see a vastly improved Hendo due to his experiences this season. More and more I'm seeing him look more comfortable out there, he's starting to do things on footballing instinct rather than overthinking as he looked to do earlier on. I think he's gonna be worth the punt we took.
Not that this hasn't been said - but sadly, Carra just doesn't have it to play against the top strikers anymore. He looked bewildered by RVP the few times the ball went up there. It's sad to me, I love the guy. And he's a great guy to have in the squad. But he just let RVP go too easy. Part of that is RVP's skill, of course. But I can't see Agger or Skrtel at their best letting him go so easy.
Also - I'm one to stick by a player through thick and thin, and I'm not ragging on Charlie as a fella. But I'm sick of him on the field. I have no faith in him anymore in the role he is playing. Makes stupid decisions too often, and he's not a young fella at all. Not like Hendo who can refine his game. I can't see him getting much better, and he was especially terrible the other day. Stupid fouls, and stupid passes.
Frustrating. Not a great way to spend a Saturday morning at all. But we have to put this in the back of the mind, work on our finishing, and reload for the next game. Season aint over yet!
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