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Archive photo · 25 June 2026Kai Havertz Scores As Arsenal Beat Liverpool 1-0 At Anfield To Take Top Spot
“officials failed to spot a tug from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak in the first half, which might have led to a penalty”
“Iraola's team dominated the rest of the half and had a strong penalty shout turned down when Jurrien Timber grabbed at Alexander Isak's shirt.”
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Kai Havertz scored early to seal a 1-0 win at Anfield. Arsenal move top of the Premier League, three points clear of Liverpool.
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Havertz ends Anfield drought
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday as Kai Havertz scored in the 16th minute to secure the Gunners' first Premier League win at the ground since 2012.
Mikel Arteta said, "Extremely proud. It's been 14 years, that's a long time," after Arsenal ended a run of 16 unsuccessful trips in all competitions.
Havertz tapped in from Declan Rice's low cross after the hosts were caught trying to play the ball out of their defence.
Arsenal kept Liverpool largely at arm's length to record a sixth clean sheet in nine league games, and the win moved Arsenal three points clear at the top with 24 points from nine games.
FotMob said Havertz's finish came after Declan Rice delivered a measured cross, and the Gunners held the lead without relinquishing it as Liverpool finished without registering a single shot on target from their 17 attempts.
Quotes, pressure, and penalties
Andoni Iraola said, "We did everything to score, but we didn't manage it," after Liverpool pressed Arsenal but failed to find a way through. Declan Rice told Sky Sports, praising Arsenal's defensive solidity and saying, "It's nothing like I've ever seen before," as he described the togetherness that carried the visitors through relentless attacks. The Guardian said Virgil van Dijk responded to the full-time whistle by sarcastically applauding the referee, Andy Madley, and it noted Liverpool finished with no shots on target.
Sky Sports said officials failed to spot a tug from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak in the first half, and it quoted Iraola calling it a "clear penalty". Liverpool's strong penalty shout was turned down when Jurrien Timber grabbed Alexander Isak's shirt, but Arsenal tightened up after halftime to deny clear sights on goal.
Top spot and next matches
Arsenal moved to sole top of the Premier League with 24 points after nine games, with Manchester City on 21 following their defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, according to Reuters.
Liverpool's second league defeat of the season left them nine points behind Arsenal in fifth place, and it described Arsenal's away display as a gritty blueprint that smothered the hosts.
The BBC framed the victory as a response to Arsenal's embarrassing loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, and it quoted Arteta saying, "Especially considering what happened four days ago when you lose and go out of the cup against a team you are supposed to beat."
France 24 said Arsenal will defend its lead at home against Hull City next weekend, while Liverpool will visit Crystal Palace before the national-team break.
Arteta rejected the idea that Arsenal's winning visit wasn't attacking, and it quoted Arteta saying, "Very fluid at times. We generated six or seven big chances but we couldn't break out."