Arsenal break Liverpool’s Anfield hoodoo with Havertz strike

Match overview

Arsenal secured a Premier League victory at Anfield, their first there since 2012, thanks to a first‑half goal from Kai Havertz.

Player ratings

Alisson – Error on a pass out led to Havertz’s goal; made a great save against Christos Tzolis but the mistake proved costly. Rating: 4

Ronald Araujo – Made his 12th consecutive start; battled well but faced a tough test from Tzolis on the left. Rating: 6

Jeremy Jacquet – Shaky at times but overall decent; made a superb tackle after slipping in the second half. Rating: 6

Virgil van Dijk – Reliable as usual; disappointed by how easily Liverpool gave Arsenal the lead. Rating: 6

Milos Kerkez – Frustrating first half; delivered a lovely cross that Alexis Mac Allister should have headed in. Rating: 5

Trey Nyoni – First Premier League start; appeared nervous early but grew into the game. Rating: 6

Alexis Mac Allister – Constantly involved in the first half; missed a chance when Kerkez found him. Rating: 6

Bradley Barcola – Started on his preferred left flank; caused Arsenal problems but still awaits his first Premier League goal. Rating: 7

Florian Wirtz – Hit the bar with a free‑kick; expected to do more given his price tag. Rating: 6

Cody Gakpo – Lively early; Riccardo Calafiori handled him well; potential penalty was waved away. Rating: 5

Alexander Isak – Got into good positions but did not score; missed a penalty chance after his shirt was pulled. Rating: 5

Key moments

Kai Havertz’s goal came after Alisson’s poor pass out, giving Arsenal the lead that they would not relinquish.

Bradley Barcola’s work on the left flank created several problems for Liverpool, though he has yet to open his Premier League scoring account.

Florian Wirtz struck the bar with a free‑kick, highlighting the expectation for him to have a greater impact in big matches.

The match ended with Arsenal moving to the top of the league table.