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Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool: Declan Rice saves three 5/10s as Gunners go top

LIVERPOOL 0-1 ARSENAL: The Gunners leapfrogged Manchester City to the top of the table with their first win at Anfield since 2012.

By Jack McEachen · Express

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:26 PM

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Jack McEachen rated Arsenal's players against Liverpool, singling out Declan Rice while criticising three poor performances.
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to move to the top of the Premier League table.
Kai Havertz scored the winning goal after tapping in a low cross from Declan Rice.

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Jack McEachen assessed Arsenal's squad following their 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield, highlighting Declan Rice's standout performance while noting that three teammates struggled. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal from a Rice assist, earning Arsenal their first away win over Liverpool since 2012 and moving them to the top of the Premier League table.

According to McEachen, Rice excelled by setting up Havertz's goal and making vital defensive interventions, including rescuing Ezri Konsa after an error. Despite several disjointed individual showings, Mikel Arteta's side held on against persistent second-half Liverpool pressure to secure all three points.

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