Dominik Szoboszlai scored a spectacular free-kick goal from over 30 yards out to secure a 1-0 victory for Liverpool against Arsenal at Anfield. This stunning strike came late in the second half, giving Liverpool the edge over the previous season's Premier League runners-up.

Szoboszlai described the goal as a calculated risk, noting that Liverpool had been practicing free kicks since the start of the season. Although the shot was from a distance he hadn’t regularly practiced recently, his confidence in himself paid off perfectly. He aimed to outsmart the Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Raya, who tends to jump behind the wall, and managed to curl the ball into the top corner.

Szoboszlai acknowledged that this opportunity was a long time coming, partly because Trent Alexander-Arnold traditionally took these free kicks for Liverpool. With Alexander-Arnold sidelined, Szoboszlai finally got his chance to showcase his shot. He emphasized the difficulty of the execution, given the distance and the precision needed, but the practice sessions gave him the belief to take the risk.

The goal not only marked a personal triumph for Szoboszlai but also had crucial importance for Liverpool’s campaign. It extended their 100% start to the season to three games, solidifying their title defense. Szoboszlai praised Arsenal’s recent consistency, noting their commendable achievement of finishing second in the league for three consecutive seasons.

Regarding a late VAR check for a possible handball on him during the play, Szoboszlai said he barely noticed it and was focused on the game itself, treating such situations as part of the match’s unpredictability.

This winning moment highlighted Szoboszlai’s versatility as he operated successfully even from an unorthodox right-back position, underlining his value to Liverpool in the early stages of the 2025-26 Premier League season.