Arsenal’s unbeaten big six run ends with Liverpool defeat

Arsenal were handed a setback by the defending champions on Sunday, bringing their impressive run against the traditional ‘big six’ to a close. Dominik Szoboszlai’s outrageous free-kick was the difference in what was otherwise a fairly even contest and it proved enough to send the Gunners back to London empty handed.

Heading into the game, suggestions of it being ‘season defining’ circulated in the media. While that might be an exaggeration, the defeat still carried weight. Arsenal seemed content to play for a draw and failed to capitalise on a relatively unimpressive Liverpool performance. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s men playing catch-up early in the campaign, with rivals boosted by the arrival of Alexander Isak, a signing that could tilt the balance further.

Arsenal’s unbeaten run comes to a halt

The loss at Anfield ended Arsenal’s 22-game unbeaten streak against the traditional ‘big six’. It was the club’s longest such run in Premier League history, stretching back to their last defeat against Manchester City in April 2023, some sixteen months ago.

Across that sequence, the Gunners picked up 13 wins and nine draws, a remarkable 48 points in total as reported by BBC Sport. They could not extend the tally to 23 matches, but the record still stands as a significant achievement and a marker of how far Arteta’s side has come. For perspective, no other team in the league has managed to put together such a consistent sequence of results against these six opponents in the modern era.

It is the type of run that will interest many outside observers, not only because of its statistical importance, but also in terms of premier league betting trends. Arsenal’s ability to consistently collect points in these high-pressure matches made them one of the most reliable performers for those studying form and performance across multiple seasons.

What comes next for Arsenal

Before then, the international break takes centre stage. Once club football resumes, Arsenal host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates on 13th September before beginning their Champions League campaign against Athletic Club just days later.

Fans will be hoping to see a strong response, especially with Manchester City waiting on the horizon as the next big six opponent who will be visiting the Emirates on 21st September. It was against City in April 2023 that the last defeat came before this Liverpool setback, and Arsenal will want to prove they can restore momentum and show that this latest loss is only a bump in the road rather than the start of a trend.

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