ALL GOALS: Liverpool vs Arsenal | Premier League

  • ALL GOALS: Liverpool vs Arsenal | Premier League

Arsenal conquered Anfield with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Matchweek 9 of the 2026-27 Premier League season. It was a historic result for Mikel Arteta's side, ending a 14-year winless streak at the Reds' home ground and sending a strong message in the title race.


KAI HAVERTZ SCORES THE WINNING GOAL

The decisive goal came in the 16th minute. After Alisson Becker made a costly mistake playing out from the back, Arsenal won possession and Declan Rice delivered a cross from the left flank. Kai Havertz found space at the far post and calmly fired the ball into the net.

Liverpool tried to fight back. David Raya denied Alexander Isak an equalizer, while Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar with a free kick and Alexis Mac Allister missed a headed opportunity. In the second half, Alisson also produced an excellent save to deny Christos Tzolis.


ARSENAL WIN AT ANFIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 14 YEARS

The victory carries special significance: Arsenal had not won a Premier League match at Anfield since 2012. Since that last victory, the Gunners had played 16 away matches against Liverpool, recording eight defeats and eight draws.


ARSENAL EXTEND THEIR LEAD AT THE TOP OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE

With this result, Arsenal moved to 24 points from a possible 27 and remained top of the Premier League, three points ahead of Manchester City (21). Liverpool, meanwhile, stayed on 15 points and dropped to fifth place.

The Gunners did more than end a long drought at Anfield. They also delivered a statement victory in the race for the Premier League title.


KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM ARSENAL'S HISTORIC WIN AT ANFIELD

  • 14-YEAR DROUGHT ENDED: Arsenal claimed their first Premier League victory at Anfield since 2012.
  • HAVERTZ MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: The German striker scored in the 16th minute from a Declan Rice assist.
  • PREMIER LEAGUE LEADERS: The Gunners reached 24 points and maintained a three-point advantage over Manchester City.

Kai Lukas Havertz
Kai Lukas Havertz
Arsenal FC