Arsenal secured a 1‑0 victory at Anfield, ending a 14‑year drought with Kai Havertz's first‑half strike and a defensive masterclass. Mikel Arteta, who captained the Gunners in their last Anfield win (2‑0 in 2012), praised the spirit after a humbling Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood Town, saying the setback spurred the team to historic success. The win gave Arsenal a clean sheet and moved them three points clear at the top after nine games, with 24 points the most for any side at that stage since 2022‑23. Declan Rice assisted Havertz and highlighted Anfield’s relentless attacks, while the defence kept Liverpool out of sight. Injuries limit Arteta’s forward options, but the back four—conceding only 27 goals last season—remains elite. The victory also marked the first clean sheet at Anfield in the Premier League since 2012, underscoring its historic weight.
Key stats: 16 unsuccessful visits before Sunday, 13 Premier League games without a win here, five league assists from Rice, and 14 league goals scored so far this campaign.
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