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Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz strike sees Gunners end 14-year wait for Anfield win

Arsenal had lost their previous 13 games at Anfield.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:26 PM
Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz strike sees Gunners end 14-year wait for Anfield win
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to secure their first away win there since 2012.
  • Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute from a Declan Rice assist.
  • Liverpool failed to record a single shot on target and fell nine points behind Arsenal in the table.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal earned their first victory at Anfield since 2012 by defeating Liverpool 1-0 to move top of the Premier League. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute, converting a low cross delivered by Declan Rice following an attacking move involving Martin Odegaard, Bruno Guimaraes, and Noni Madueke.

Mikel Arteta's side held firm defensively throughout the match, ultimately limiting Liverpool to zero shots on target. The victory pushed the defending champions nine points clear of Liverpool, who saw Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar and Alexis Mac Allister miss an open header.

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