Arsenal secures first Anfield victory since 2012, leads Premier League
Arsenal achieved a significant 1-0 victory at Liverpool, marking their first win at Anfield since 2012 and moving three points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal climbed to the top of the English Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory at Liverpool, their first win at Anfield since September 2012. The Gunners had struggled in their previous 13 visits to the stadium.
The decisive goal came from Kai Havertz, who scored in the 16th minute after a low cross from Declan Rice caught the Liverpool defense off guard. Despite facing intense pressure from Liverpool, Arsenal managed to hold on to their lead. The home side came close to equalizing, with Florian Wirtz hitting the bar from a free kick and Alexis Mac Allister missing a header.
Arsenal's defense proved resilient, preventing Liverpool from registering a shot on target in the second half. With this victory, Arsenal now has 24 points from nine matches, overtaking Manchester City, which has 21 points after their loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. Liverpool's defeat leaves them in fifth place, nine points adrift of the league leaders.