Arsenal achieved their first victory at the Anfield stadium since 2012, beating Liverpool 1-0 with a goal from Kai Havertz in the 16th minute. The victory, which was recorded on the Premier League matchday, marked an important milestone for Mikel Arteta's team, who recalled the emotion he felt as a player when the club won at the same venue.
Arteta expressed his satisfaction on the BBC's “Match of the Day” program, stressing that the result is a collective achievement for everyone linked to the club. “Fourteen years without a win here is a long time,” he said, adding that the win comes on the heels of the defeat against Fleetwood, giving the team new momentum and confidence. The coach highlighted the quality of Liverpool's players in vertical attacks and Arsenal's solid defensive work, describing the victory as fully deserved.
Regarding the goal, Arteta made reference to Declan Rice's assist, commenting that the movement to create numerical superiority and the precise moment to execute the two against one were key elements. “To win at Anfield you have to know how to cope with the incredible atmosphere of this stadium,” he said, noting that this time Arsenal managed to do it differently than on previous occasions.
The coach concluded that the result will allow them to leave with hunger and confidence to seek more victories in the season. With this comeback, Arsenal advances in the Premier League table and prepares for the next matches, where the team will seek to consolidate its position and continue demonstrating its ability to compete in the most demanding matches.