Arsenal beats Liverpool 1-0 to end Anfield torment and go top of the Premier League
Kai Havertz scored the lone goal as Arsenal ended a 16-year league drought at Anfield and overtook Manchester City, the Associated Press said.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, securing their first Premier League victory at the stadium in 16 years and moving to the top of the table.
- Defensive carelessness from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker allowed Arsenal to capitalize; his misplaced pass in the first half directly led to the game's only goal.
- Kai Havertz tapped in the winner in the 16th minute, finishing a well-worked move initiated by Declan Rice's low center across the face of goal for the Gunners.
- With this eighth victory, Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester City into first place, while Liverpool remains in fifth place, nine points behind the league leaders.
- Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer told Betfair that Liverpool could mount a genuine title challenge, noting the team is "getting into stride" under manager Andoni Iraola.
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Liverpool and Arsenal played the only match of the 9th round of the English Football League on Sunday. The London team won 1-0 at Anfield.
Arsenal brought out his Premier League champion caste on a visit to Liverpool.
After the embarrassing off in the League Cup during the week, the defending champion wins the top game in Liverpool with 1:0.
The Gunners won on the smallest margin against Liverpool this Sunday (0-1), a short success that placed them at the top of the Premier League.
On the last win of the Gunners in Liverpool, Lukas Podolski still met: Thanks to Kai Havertz and a sacrificial defense, the FC Arsenal climbs back to the top of the table. Liverpool held his pressing for only a half time.
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