Klopp: 'Arsenal should have lost'

"A typical game for us this season, completely open. They scored in the first and second attacking situations. We knew how to respond. The game had a satisfying end," said Klopp. about the dedication of the match when answering Sky Sports.

However, the Liverpool coach also regretted that the home team did not take all three points. He said: "How come Liverpool didn't win with late-game chances? I'm mixed with this result. Draw doesn't matter, because Arsenal are strong, but they should have lost this game. Arsenal were luckier. us when there is a point".

Losing two goals early by Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, but Liverpool came back to keep a point at Anfield, thanks to Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. However, the home team had a reason to regret it because they were completely overwhelmed in the second half. Salah missed the penalty kick and many other missed opportunities made Liverpool unable to win.

The result brought Arsenal's winless streak at Anfield to 10. Klopp admitted the enthusiasm of the audience made the match somewhat "wild". When asked to explain Ibrahima Konate's miss from less than three meters at the last minute, the German coach could not answer.

"We had moments and chances but we didn't know how to end it. The story is quite familiar to Liverpool. Arsenal are flying high and scoring with the first opportunity created. 1-2 equalizer helps a lot for us. It made everything not finished when entering the break. An emotional and somewhat wild game after we shortened the score. Liverpool deserved the point, "said Klopp.

In the dramatic game, there was a rare moment after referee Paul Tierney blew the whistle to end the first half. Left-back Andy Robertson questioned line referee Constantine Hatzidakis and appeared to be elbowed by the assistant.

Klopp declined to comment on the incident, saying he had not witnessed it, but had only heard of it. "If that happens, there will be pictures soon," the Liverpool manager said.

In the next round, Liverpool will play Leeds on April 17, while Arsenal will play the London derby at West Ham on April 16.