Arsenal hold off Liverpool for first win at Anfield since 2012 — SkimNews
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- Arsenal secured their first Premier League win at Anfield since 2012, beating Liverpool 1-0 and moving top of the table.
- Alisson Becker attempted a pass to Jérémy Jacquet but conceded possession, allowing Arsenal to combine through Noni Madueke and Declan Rice for Kai Havertz’s far-post tap-in.
- Kai Havertz moved past Ilkay Gündogan with his 46th Premier League goal to become the competition’s record German scorer; it was his third of the season for Arsenal and 27th since joining from Chelsea, where he scored 19 goals from 2020-23.
- Liverpool played most of the football after falling behind but never tested David Raya, who was not required to make a save as Arsenal denied chances in the final third.
- Liverpool were the reigning Premier League champions and had won all five league games after scoring first that season, yet Alisson’s error proved the difference in the 1-0 defeat.
- Alisson Becker had got away with a few loose passes in Liverpool’s win over Brighton a week earlier, whereas Arsenal punished his loss of possession in this match.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s Premier League drought at Anfield, dating to 2012, ended with a 1-0 victory and a move to the top, while reigning champions Liverpool lost despite playing most of the match. Alisson’s error proved decisive, and David Raya did not need a save as Arsenal’s defensive work denied Liverpool’s pressure.
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