# Rice rewarded, Wirtz must do more – Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rice-rewarded-wirtz-must-do-more-liverpool-and-arsenal-player-ratings/
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:38:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T19:54:30+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqj9kgyww478o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Football, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Havertz’s goal secured Arsenal’s first league win at Anfield since 2012.
- Rice assisted and was Arsenal’s standout player.
- Alisson’s error proved costly; Wirtz was urged to do more.

## Summary

Kai Havertz’s first-half goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Liverpool, their first Premier League victory at Anfield since 2012. The result put Arsenal top of the table, with Declan Rice praised for his midfield work and assist.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson’s misplaced pass led to the goal, while Florian Wirtz struck the crossbar with a free-kick but was judged not to have made enough impact. Rice was Arsenal’s highest-rated player with 8; Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola also scored 7, while Alisson received 4. Arsenal’s defence earned several 8s for containing Liverpool’s attack.

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