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Andoni Iraola pinpoints what cost Liverpool in Arsenal defeat and explains his substitutions

Andoni Iraola was left to rue a poor start as Liverpool were beaten 1-0 at Anfield by defending Premier League champions Arsenal…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:00 AM
Andoni Iraola pinpoints what cost Liverpool in Arsenal defeat and explains his substitutions
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Andoni Iraola blamed Liverpool's poor start for their 1-0 defeat against Arsenal.
  • Kai Havertz scored the winning goal after 16 minutes following an error by Alisson Becker.
  • Iraola believed Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty for Jurrien Timber's challenge on Alexander Isak.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola expressed frustration following his side's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, pinpointing a poor start to the match as the decisive factor. Arsenal scored the game's lone goal in the 16th minute when Kai Havertz capitalized on a Declan Rice cross after an Alisson Becker error. Despite Liverpool generating sustained pressure afterward, they failed to convert multiple opportunities.

Iraola believed Liverpool were denied a clear penalty after Jurrien Timber pulled back Alexander Isak. To alter the game late on, Iraola explained he introduced Dominik Szoboszlai, Rio Ngumoha, and Victor Munoz to find different avenues to score against Arsenal's disciplined defense.

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