Arsenal secure big win over Liverpool, claim first victory at “Anfield” in 14 years

Arsenal ended their run of 13 consecutive Premier League matches without a win at “Anfield” (five draws and eight defeats), triumphing 1-0 over Liverpool and returning to the top of the table.

The “Gunners” started the match with good possession of the ball at “Anfield”, but initially struggled to create clear-cut chances.

David Raya was forced to react quickly by coming off his line to stop Bradley Barcola, who was threatening to break through one-on-one towards goal on a counterattack.

However, the champions clinically took advantage of their first serious chance. Kai Havertz found himself at the far post and put the ball into the net after a perfect cross from Declan Rice.

A poor touch from Ezri Konsa gave Barcola the chance to react immediately, but the Frenchman could not control the ball properly and Rice intervened to stop the move.

After withstanding Liverpool’s initial response, Mikel Arteta’s men could have doubled their lead, but Jurrien Timber inadvertently blocked Noni Madueke’s pass into the box.

However, Liverpool were gaining more and more ground in the match, and only a decisive intervention from Raya prevented Alexander Isak from turning Virgil van Dijk’s header into the net.

Arsenal began to struggle under the home side’s pressure. Florian Wirtz’s free kick hit the crossbar, while Alexis Mac Allister, unmarked and free in the box, headed over the goal. Nevertheless, the Londoners managed to preserve their lead until the end of the first half.

Surprisingly, Raya did not make a single save in the first 45 minutes, despite making several decisive interventions. Isak had a good chance to change that statistic after being set up by Milos Kerkez, but his shot went over the goal as the angle narrowed.

Arsenal gradually managed to slow the pace of the match, while at the other end Alisson was forced to make a superb save. The Brazilian goalkeeper stopped Christos Tzolis’s curling shot, turning the ball around the post.

Tensions rose in the closing minutes and tempers flared between the players. Mac Allister was shown a yellow card after a clash with Martin Odegaard, while Madueke escaped another punishment after approaching the Argentine and thrusting his head towards him.

This was also the last significant action of the match, with Arsenal celebrating their 17th win in their last 20 Premier League matches.

This rare win at “Anfield” was also Arsenal’s 300th away victory in Premier League history.

Thus, the Londoners become the second team to reach this mark, after Manchester United.

Arsenal have now moved to 24 points after nine matches, going three points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Liverpool are fifth with 15 points collected.