Arsenal won at Anfield for the first time in 14 years after Kai Havertz’s strike sealed a gritty 1-0 victory – but Liverpool were denied what looked to be a clear penalty.
The result opens up a three-point gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League – and means Mikel Arteta’s side are nine clear of Liverpool.
In a battle of attrition, the only discernible difference was at the top end. Liverpool’s various waves of pressure almost always led to an effort on David Raya’s goal – 17 in total – but none actually forced the goalkeeper into a save.
Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar with a free-kick and Alexis Mac Allister ballooned a header over the bar unmarked, but Andoni Iraola’s side failed to land a single shot on target. “It’s been a defensive masterclass from Arsenal,” said Gary Neville.
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Declan Rice sends a low cross across the box to the far post, where Kai Havertz delivers the finish to put Arsenal ahead against Liverpool.
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Liverpool come close to getting on the scoresheet as a free-kick sees Florian Wirtz smash the ball into the crossbar.
The hosts might have had an opportunity from the penalty spot but Jurrien Timber’s less-than-subtle tug on Alexander Isak’s shirt in the first half was not spotted by the officials, prompting Jamie Carragher to tell VAR to “do its job”.
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Jamie Carragher, Daniel Sturridge and Ian Wright discuss Liverpool’s penalty shout as Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt as the striker attempted to head the ball.
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