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Four times Liverpool v Arsenal lived up to expectations and created history

Arsenal v Liverpool is one of the premier fixtures in the English football calendar and this weekend’s clash is as big as ever. Both sides…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
Four times Liverpool v Arsenal lived up to expectations and created history
Key Things to Know
  • The article reviews four historic, high-stakes Premier League and First Division clashes between Arsenal and Liverpool.
  • Arsenal clinched the 1989 league title at Anfield with a 2–0 win via Alan Smith and Michael Thomas.
  • Andrey Arshavin scored four goals for Arsenal in a dramatic 4–4 draw at Anfield in April 2009.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal Insider looks back at four historic encounters between Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of their Premier League clash at Anfield. The highlighted fixtures include Arsenal's dramatic 2–0 title-winning victory in May 1989, secured by goals from Alan Smith and Michael Thomas, as well as Thierry Henry's hat-trick in a 4–2 victory during the 2003–04 "Invincible" season.

The article also revisits the April 2009 4–4 draw at Anfield featuring four goals from Andrey Arshavin alongside braces from Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun. Additionally, Liverpool's 5–1 rout in February 2014, powered by goals from Martin Skrtel, Raheem Sterling, and Daniel Sturridge, was cited as one of Arsenal's heaviest Premier League defeats.

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