Last updated on: November 1, 2026
Liverpool entertained Arsenal at Anfield earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a decent start to the contest but conceded the opening goal in the 16th minute when Kai Havertz found the back of the net. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
The Merseyside club failed to mount a comeback in the second half and crashed to a tough 1-0 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each [Liverpool](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/liverpool/) player fared during the clash against the Gunners.
**GK: Alisson Becker – 5.5/10**
He made a couple of good saves during the game, but made a costly error at the back.
**RB: Ronald Araujo – 7/10**
Araujo dealt with the danger when he could and was a strong presence in the air.
**CB: Jeremy Jacquet – 6.5/10**
He was a rock at the back for most of the game, but there was no clean sheet for him.
**CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 7/10**
Van Dijk cleared his lines when he could and was good on the ball.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Bradley Barcola of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on November 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
**LB: Milos Kerkez – 7/10**
He cleared the danger when he could and made one good chance in the final third.
**CM: Trey Nyoni – 6.5/10**
Nyoni had a bright game in the first half but was replaced in the 58th minute.
**CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 6.5/10**
He got stuck in with some solid tackles and was lively on the ball. However, he squandered a great chance to score.
**RW: Cody Gakpo – 6.5/10**
Gakpo caused some headaches for the Arsenal defenders, but there was no goal for him.
**CAM: Florian Wirtz – 6.5/10**
He tried to make things happen inside the opponent’s half but was unfortunate to hit the crossbar with his free-kick.
**LW: Bradley Barcola – 6/10**
Barcola used his pace well, but never looked like he would score.
**ST: Alexander Isak – 6.5/10**
He managed to shine at times but failed to register a goal.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 6/10**
He offered very little after coming off the bench.
**LW: Rio Ngumoha – 6.5/10**
Ngumoha was very direct after coming on in the 66th minute.
**CAM: Victor Munoz – N/A**
**ST: Lewis Koumas – N/A**
**LB: Kostas Tsimikas – N/A**