Three reasons Liverpool didn’t do enough to beat Arsenal or get a shot on target

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Arsenal, failing to record a single shot on target throughout the Premier League match. Kai Havertz scored the only goal after an early delivery from Declan Rice, securing Arsenal's first victory at Anfield in 14 years. The result left Andoni Iraola's side nine points behind the league leaders after nine matches.

The writer argues that Liverpool faltered due to poor early defending, a loss of control after substituting Trey Nyoni, and unpunished officiating blunders. Despite dominating possession and recording 52 touches in Arsenal's penalty area, Liverpool could not breach the visitors' resolute defense. The writer also points to a missed penalty appeal involving Alexander Isak and Jurrien Timber as a pivotal moment.