# Liverpool’s work in progress fizzles out in the face of streetwise champions | Andy Hunter

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/liverpools-work-in-progress-fizzles-out-in-the-face-of-streetwise-champions-andy-hunter/
- Published: 2026-11-01T21:20:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T02:52:49+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/01/liverpool-work-in-progress-fizzles-out-arsenal-premier-league
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Arsenal won 1-0 at Anfield and went three points clear.
- Liverpool created chances but had no shots on target.
- Trey Nyoni made his first Premier League start.

## Summary

Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League, securing their first league win there in 14 years. Liverpool began amid talk of a title challenge, but their lack of attacking threat and Arsenal’s disciplined defending exposed how much development the team still needs.

Kai Havertz scored the only goal early on, and Arsenal held firm as Liverpool pressed. Liverpool had a strong case for a penalty after Jurrien Timber tugged Alexander Isak’s shirt; Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar and Alexis Mac Allister missed a free header. Liverpool failed to register a shot on target in a Premier League match for the first time in 16 years, while 19-year-old Trey Nyoni made his first league start.

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