Liverpool missed out on their first win at Anfield, losing 1-0 to Arsenal. The match was decided in the first half by a Kai Havertz goal, and although both teams tried to attack in the second half, Liverpool held firm in defense. Havertz scored from long range in the 16th minute and Liverpool ended their subsequent pressure.
Midway through the game, Liverpool received a number of bookings, with Bradley Barcola, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk each receiving cards. For Arsenal, Noni Madueke, Miles-Louis Skelly, Julian Timber and David Raya received warnings, but the team as a whole received fewer warnings than Liverpool.
Liverpool started with Alisson Becker in goal and Milos Kerkez played as center back. Milos was replaced in the 81st minute by Kostas Tsimikas, and Ronald Araujo was moved to forward in the 81st minute. Alexis Mac Allister was dropped as a substitute in the first half and came on in the second half. Liverpool was managed by Andoni Iraola.
Arsenal appointed David Raya as goalkeeper and Kai Havertz as forward. Riccardo Calafioli and Hristos Tzoris were active in midfield, while Miles Lewis-Skelly was moved to the defense in the 62nd minute. Mikel Arteta was in charge of the match as manager. Arsenal moved to the top of the league with this win, and it was their first win at Anfield in 5,173 days.
As a result, Arsenal came out on top and Liverpool fell back in the standings. In the next game, Liverpool will be aiming for a home victory, while Arsenal will be expected to continue their winning streak.