LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Liverpool's Liverpool's Alexander Isak reacts as a foul goes against him during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Liverpool's Liverpool's Alexander Isak reacts as a foul goes against him during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
An early goal eventually gave Arsenal a win at Anfield, but Liverpool were the better team for large parts of the game.
LIVERPOOL 0-1 ARSENAL
Premier League (9) | Anfield
November 1, 2026
GOALS
Havertz 16′
Trey Nyoni gets first Premier League start
Andoni Iraola reverted to his strongest XI following the midweek Carabao Cup, but Trey Nyoni was among those to keep his place and therefore get his first league start.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz were able to return to the bench, while Cody Gakpo started for a fourth consecutive game, with Bradley Barcola on the left wing.
Havertz goal the difference
After a fairly positive opening, Arsenal begun to get more control of the game and Liverpool did themselves no favours in playing out from the back, which ended with Rice crossing for Havertz to finish at the back post.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It was a surprisingly open game with both teams having good chances. Arsenal twice could have extended their lead, while Liverpool had opportunities with Barcola and Isak.
The Reds pushed for the equaliser, responding well to being behind, and hit the bar through a Wirtz free kick and Mac Allister headed over a Kerkez cross.
Half-time: Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal
A frustrating second half
Liverpool were bright again after the break, pushing for the equaliser. Arsenal’s theatrics continued to be bought by the referee, though.
A frustrated Anfield responded and urged the Reds on, with Szoboszlai and Ngumoha introduced from the bench to add more urgency.
For all the effort, Iraola’s side struggled to create chances and only a superb save from Alisson to deny Tzolis kept it at 1-0.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister exclaims for a penalty kick during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 1, 2026: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister exclaims for a penalty kick during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Araujo had a shot blocked in the 77th minute – which was actually the Reds’ first shot on target.
The crowd grew increasingly frustrated by the referee allowing Arsenal to get away with acting like it’s a non-contact sport.
Iraola made a brave call with ten minutes to go, bringing on Munoz at right back, Tsimikas at left back, and Koumas for Wirtz.
Despite their best efforts, the Reds struggled to break down Arsenal’s organised defensive setup.
Liverpool’s effort couldn’t be faulted in what was ultimately a frustrating defeat.
TIA Man of the Match: Alexis Mac Allister
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Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo (Munoz 81′), Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez (Tsimikas 81′); Nyoni (Szoboszlai 58′), Mac Allister; Gakpo (Ngumoha 67′), Wirtz (Koumas 81′), Barcola; Isak
Subs not used: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Gravenberch
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimaraes, Odegaard; Madueke, Tzolis, Havertz
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Eze, Gyokeres, Merino
Referee: Andy Madley
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