‘I should mention Trent’: Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai savours free-kick
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Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning free-kick from over 30 yards late in the match to secure a 1-0 victory for Liverpool against Arsenal at Anfield, helping Arne Slot’s side maintain a 100% start to their Premier League title defense. The goal came in the closing stages of a closely contested game marked by defensive stability from both teams. Szoboszlai, playing in an unusual right-back position, described the strike as a "risk" he was confident to take after practicing free-kicks since preseason. A VAR check briefly paused the celebrations over a potential handball, but the goal stood unchanged[1][3].
Prior to the goal, Liverpool had struggled to break down Arsenal’s organized defense, managing only two shots in the first half despite their attacking threats and scoring seven in their opening two league matches. Arsenal had a disallowed goal from Hugo Ekitiké due to an offside in the buildup, and Liverpool displayed greater attacking urgency in the second half but lacked clear-cut chances until Szoboszlai’s free-kick. The match saw tense moments, including injuries to Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konaté and substitutions to manage fitness and tactical adjustments[2][3].
The victory showcased Liverpool’s resilience and ability to find decisive moments despite an otherwise cautious display, underlining their intent to remain title contenders. Analysts highlighted Szoboszlai’s performance as a vital factor in the win, expressing that while he may still be underappreciated in terms of overall contribution, his versatility and technical skill were key to Liverpool's success on the day[4][5]. Arsenal showed signs of improvement but remained short of their best, with the result serving as an important statement by Liverpool early in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign[5].
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