Arsenal have ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League victory at Anfield after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, November 1, to strengthen their position at the top of the table, as reported by ChannelsTv and The42. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute, finishing from close range after a precise low cross from Declan Rice caught Liverpool’s defence out of position. The victory marked Arsenal’s first league win away to Liverpool since September 2012, bringing an end to a difficult run of visits to Merseyside that had produced eight defeats and five draws.
Liverpool responded strongly after falling behind, with Florian Wirtz striking the crossbar from a free kick and Alexis Mac Allister missing a promising headed opportunity before the interval. Alexander Isak also came close, while Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola later questioned the decision not to award his side a penalty following an apparent shirt pull on the striker. Arsenal, however, displayed considerable defensive discipline after the break, limiting Liverpool’s opportunities and preventing the hosts from registering a shot on target. Goalkeeper David Raya and the Gunners’ back line helped preserve the advantage as Mikel Arteta’s side recorded another clean sheet.
The result moves Arsenal to 24 points from nine matches, three points clear of Manchester City, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brighton over the weekend. Liverpool remain fifth on 15 points, nine behind the leaders, after suffering their second league defeat of the campaign. For Arteta, whose side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town, the victory represents a significant response and another statement of their title ambitions. Arsenal will now look to maintain their momentum as the Premier League season gathers pace, while Liverpool face the task of closing the growing gap at the top.
