Arsenal clashed heads with Liverpool at Anfield earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and scored the opener in the 16th minute when Kai Havertz got his name on the scoresheet. Mikel Arteta’s players went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The North London club defended their slender advantage well in the second half and secured a narrow 1-0 win at Anfield.
Let’s take a look at how each [Arsenal](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/arsenal/) player fared during the clash against the Reds.
**GK: David Raya – 7/10**
He made some routine saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet this evening.
**RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10**
Timber cleared the danger when he could and was lively on the ball.
**CB: Ezri Konsa – 7.5/10**
He performed his defensive duties well and would be quite pleased with the clean sheet.
**CB: Gabriel – 7/10**
Gabriel cleared his lines when he could and was strong in the air.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Declan Rice, Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal show their appreciation to the fans following the team’s victory in 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: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10**
He performed his defensive duties well but lacked quality on the ball.
**CM: Declan Rice – 8/10**
Rice was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has an assist to his name.
**CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6.5/10**
He anchored the midfield well but offered very little going forward.
**RW: Noni Madueke – 6.5/10**
Madueke worked his socks off to keep hold of the ball and was a threat at times on the right flank.
**CAM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10**
He made two decent chances in the final third.
**LW: Christos Tzolis – 6.5/10**
Tzolis managed to shine at times but failed to register a goal today.
**ST: Kai Havertz – 7/10**
He led the line well and managed to score the only goal of the game in the 16th minute.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.5/10**
He kept things solid at the back after coming on in the 61st minute.
**ST: Viktor Gyokeres – N/A**
**LB: Piero Hincapie – N/A**
**ST: Mikel Merino – N/A**