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Arsenal player ratings: Christos Tzolis shrugs off rusty start on injury return as Declan Rice leads charge vs Liverpool

ARSENAL beat Liverpool to claim their win at Anfield in the Premier League for 14 YEARS. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game after tapping home a cross from Declan Rice in the 16th minute. Liverpool battled back…

By Simon Collings · The Sun

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Simon Collings rated Christos Tzolis a 6 after overcoming early rustiness following a six-game injury absence.
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to move three points clear at the top of the table.
Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in the 16th minute from a Declan Rice cross.

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Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on November 1, 2026, marking their first league win at the venue in 14 years. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute following an assist from Declan Rice. The win placed Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, three points ahead of Manchester City.

In his player ratings, Simon Collings highlighted Christos Tzolis overcoming early rustiness in his return from an injury layoff. Defender Ezri Konsa received the top rating of 9 for his solid display, while Declan Rice and Gabriel also earned high marks for their contributions in securing the clean sheet and victory.

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