Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Goals and Highlights
Summary
Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield. Liverpool win their 3rd in a row, top of the table with 9 points. Arsenal’s unbeaten run ends, and they drop to 3rd with 6 points. An early injury to William Saliba hurt the Gunners, but both teams showed character in a game won by one moment of magic. This is the 2025-26 title race in a nutshell.
Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Goals
The only goal came in the 83rd minute. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 30-yard free-kick after Martín Zubimendi fouled Curtis Jones, and got a yellow card. Szoboszlai’s curling shot went over the wall and into the top corner. David Raya was helpless. Arsenal had better chances earlier. Noni Madueke’s first-half shot was saved by Alisson Becker. Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike had a goal disallowed for offside; the score remained 0-0 until Szoboszlai’s winner.
Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Player of the Match
Dominik Szoboszlai was the Player of the Match for his free-kick and solid performance at right back. He was calm and precise; he’s a key player in Arne Slot’s title-winning team.
Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Match Highlights
Arsenal started well despite losing William Saliba in the 4th minute, and Cristhian Mosquera came in alongside Gabriel Magalhães. Milos Kerkez and Noni Madueke tested Alisson. Liverpool grew stronger after the break. Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah threatened, and David Raya was solid.
Arsenal’s sub Eberechi Eze debuted but couldn’t change the momentum. In stoppage time, Ibrahima Konaté cleared off the line a Viktor Gyökeres shot, and Virgil van Dijk saw out the 7 minutes of added time. Arne Slot was happy with his team’s character, and Mikel Arteta was frustrated with the chances missed. This win makes it 18 games unbeaten at Anfield for Liverpool; they are serious title contenders.
