# Arsenal edge Liverpool at Anfield to strengthen title defence

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arsenal-hold-on-for-vital-win-at-liverpool-after-kai-havertzs-close-range-finish/
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:44:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T19:07:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/01/liverpool-arsenal-premier-league-match-report
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Entertainment, Football, Sport, Technology, TV

## Key points

- Arsenal won 1-0 at Anfield.
- Havertz scored after Alisson gave the ball away.
- Liverpool’s five-match winning run ended.

## Summary

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, strengthening their position as the Premier League team to beat and boosting their bid to retain the title. Kai Havertz scored the only goal, while Arsenal’s measured defending and game management frustrated Liverpool and ended their five-match winning run.

The goal came after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson’s misplaced short pass allowed Martin Ødegaard to intercept; Declan Rice supplied the cross for Havertz to finish from close range. Liverpool had chances before half-time, including a free header for Alexis Mac Allister and a Florian Wirtz free-kick that struck the crossbar, but their attack faded after the break. Havertz’s goal was his first in ten appearances.

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