The Arsenal manager watched on as the hosts ran rampant for a period when they built a 3-0 lead at Anfield, with Lucas Torreira’s late goal a mere consolation for the Gunners.
Asked for his assessment of the game, Emery said: “It was not all we wanted to do in the match because we wanted to keep the ball more, but their pressing was very strong. The second half the key was the penalty. I think (it was) very soft, I think usually it is not enough.
“But we continued our way, we opened more and they gave us more space to keep the ball. In the transition they are very strong and they scored the third goal.
“It was the moment we needed to show something different – not frustration, not (heads) going down. I think we showed character, also the impact with Lucas Torreira, with (Alexandre) Lacazatte and Mhiki (Henrikh Mkhitarayan) was good.
“Some players today made one step ahead, like (Joe) Willock, I think also it was a good match for (Nicolas) Pepe and Matteo (Guendouzi). (Dani) Ceballos struggled more than last week but it is one experience more for him.
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“We need to be optimistic. I think we reduced the distance with Liverpool. At the moment it’s not enough but I think we can be, in some issues, positive.”
In recent years, Arsenal have capitulated at Liverpool when faced with adversity, though this did not happen on Saturday as they reduced their deficit and got away with a far from embarrassing 3-1 scoreline.
The Spaniard concluded: “The second half I think it changed the match with that penalty.