article_snippet.sent: This has been an uncomfortable week on Merseyside after the England forward's ill-advised interview only heightened speculation over his future.
article_snippet.sent: The reaction and commitment of the players has been first class since (the defeat to Crystal Palace in November),' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said. '
article_snippet.sent: Really, up until the Manchester United game we were the form team and playing very, very well. '
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is only interested on what is happening with the forward on the field, though, and wants another impressive performance from the England international at Ewood Park. '
article_snippet.sent: I thought Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was excellent today, our best player. '
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was aggressive in Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers running, pressed the ball well, won the penalty and was very direct and strong, so I thought Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was excellent today.'
article_snippet.sent: The Liverpool manager was coy when asked about outside influences destabilising both club and player, but was forthright when it came to the forward's future. '
article_snippet.sent: Impressive goals from Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in quick succession gave the hosts a comfortable half-time lead.
article_snippet.sent: but I feel we started with a great intensity, which is what we wanted to put them under pressure,' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said . '
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool are a good side going forwards and them always look dangerous.
article_snippet.sent: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was pleased with the 'killer instinct' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger side showed against Liverpool .