In the match at the Emirates on Sunday (17/04/2011), the Gunners recorded master the game with control of the ball 62:38. They let 16 shots with five of them leading to a goal. While Liverpool responded with ten shots with five of them on goal.
Despite appear dominant, in fact Arsenal goalkeeper was unable to break down Liverpool's passing game open. They need a Robin van Persie penalty in injury time, which eventually rewarded by Dirk Kuyt, also through a penalty.
"This is a tough game against Liverpool, a team that many survive and basically just survive," said Wenger, the club's official website.
"It's hard for us to create opportunities for them to remain very strong. When they get the ball, they play it long and make sure not to make mistakes, "explained the manager of the French origin.
"They survive well, like almost all Premier League teams who come here.
"Liverpool survive very deep. Every time we had the ball, eight of our players against their ten players in their region.
"At the moment we have a problem to create many chances, it's true. But we probably also a bit tired physically, "due diligence.
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