Dominik Szoboszlai’s sensational free-kick earned Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 win against Premier League rivals Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
With just seven minutes remaining, Szoboszlai bent a superb set-piece past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in a tense clash that highlighted both teams’ determination to seize early control of the title race.
The Hungarian midfielder’s moment of brilliance handed Liverpool their third straight league triumph, while Arsenal tasted defeat for the first time this season after opening with back-to-back victories.
The two sides, who battled fiercely last season with Liverpool ultimately crowned champions and Arsenal finishing runners-up, have since invested heavily in new players to strengthen their squads for another title push.
Both clubs showcased their big-name arrivals, with Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike and Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres all on the pitch. However, none stole the spotlight. Instead, Szoboszlai — playing out of position at right-back — produced the decisive strike after Zubimendi fouled Curtis Jones 25 yards from goal.
His curling free-kick proved unstoppable, sending the home crowd into jubilation and reaffirming Liverpool’s title credentials.
The win ensures Liverpool remain the only team with a perfect record in the Premier League this season, heading into the international break at the top of the table as they pursue a record-extending 21st English title.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a result that underlined the challenges they face in trying to end a run of three straight seasons finishing second.
Elsewhere, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland marked his 100th Premier League appearance by scoring his 88th goal in the competition since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. However, despite the 25-year-old’s third goal of the campaign, City failed to recover from last weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham as they stumbled again at the Amex Stadium.
What you should know
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s Hungarian midfielder, secured a late 1-0 win over Arsenal with a brilliant free-kick at Anfield.
The victory keeps Liverpool’s perfect league record intact as they sit top of the table before the international break.
Arsenal, who finished second last season, continue their search for consistency, while Manchester City also faltered despite Erling Haaland’s milestone goal.
