Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal stuck in gear as Arne Slot’s Liverpool deftly adjust
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Liverpool secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over Arsenal at Anfield, maintaining their perfect start under new manager Arne Slot, who now has nine points from nine games. The only goal came from a stunning free-kick by Dominik Szoboszlai, which found the top-left corner after a foul on Curtis Jones.
Liverpool suffered a setback when Ibrahima Konaté was injured during the match, forcing a substitution that brought on new debutant Mosera, who performed well despite the tough circumstances. Arsenal pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, with notable moments including penalty appeals for Eberechi Eze against Joe Gomez being denied and a crucial defensive intervention preventing Viktor Gyökeres from scoring.
Despite Arsenal's efforts, they failed to score, and their wait for a Premier League win at Anfield continues. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made tactical changes late in the game, introducing Martin Ødegaard and new signing Eze to add creativity but it was not enough to alter the result.
Arsenal's approach faced scrutiny, particularly from Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, who was surprised by Arteta’s decision to leave Eze on the bench at the start, especially given Martin Ødegaard’s fitness doubts. Shearer and fans alike felt that more faith in creative players like Eze was needed to unlock Liverpool’s defense.
Following the match, Liverpool’s Arne Slot described Arsenal as a tough side to play against and admitted that his team would have expected a draw from the fixture. The game highlighted Liverpool’s mental resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments despite injury concerns.
The result leaves Liverpool top of the Premier League with a flawless record, while Arsenal must reflect on their tactical decisions ahead of upcoming fixtures during the international break.
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