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Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners make history at Anfield as they continue title defence
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Arsenal secured their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years by defeating Liverpool 1-0, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive first-half goal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta, who was Arsenal captain during their last win at Liverpool in 2012, praised the team's defensive resilience and spirit, especially following a recent embarrassing loss to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup.
- Arsenal's defense was exceptional, keeping a clean sheet and preventing Liverpool from having any shots on target in the second half, contributing to their sixth clean sheet of the season.
- The victory puts Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League after nine games, with 24 points—their best start since the 2007-08 season.
- Despite attacking challenges due to injuries and form issues, Arsenal's strong defensive unit remains a key factor in their current success, and the team could extend their lead amid transitions among other top Premier League clubs.
