Szoboszlai stunner ends Arsenal’s unbeaten away run at Anfield
A brilliant late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai denied Arsenal a point at Anfield as Liverpool edged a tight contest 1-0. The Gunners went into the game on a nine-month unbeaten away league run, but the Hungarian midfielder’s 30-yard strike eight minutes from time brought that to a halt, ending Arsenal’s six-game unbeaten streak against the […] The post Szoboszlai stunner ends Arsenal’s unbeaten away run at Anfield appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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A brilliant late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai denied Arsenal a point at Anfield as Liverpool edged a tight contest 1-0.
The Gunners went into the game on a nine-month unbeaten away league run, but the Hungarian midfielder’s 30-yard strike eight minutes from time brought that to a halt, ending Arsenal’s six-game unbeaten streak against the Reds.
Defensive reshuffle after Saliba setback
Pre-match stats suggested goals, but the first half was cagey with chances limited. Arsenal suffered an early blow when William Saliba limped off just four minutes in, replaced by Cristhian Mosquera making only his second appearance. The youngster settled quickly alongside Gabriel, limiting the hosts to a wayward effort from Cody Gakpo.
At the other end, Arsenal created the clearer openings. Noni Madueke looked lively deputising for Bukayo Saka, forcing Allison into a smart stop before another chance was deflected over by Milos Kerkez. Riccardo Calafiori also went close twice, but it remained goalless at the break.
Szoboszlai makes the difference
Liverpool finally tested David Raya on the hour mark when Florian Wirtz forced a save, with Gakpo’s rebound ruled out for offside. That moment lifted the Kop and saw the home side grow in momentum, with Mohamed Salah increasingly dangerous and efforts blocked by Calafiori and Declan Rice.
Mikel Arteta introduced Martin Odegaard and new signing Eberechi Eze midway through the second half, with the debutant showing flashes of promise. But with the game finely poised, it was Liverpool who found a decisive moment of quality.
From 30 yards out, Szoboszlai curled a free-kick over the wall, clipping the post before nestling into the net. Raya could do nothing as Arsenal conceded their first league goal of the season.
The Gunners threw everything forward in the closing stages, but Arne Slot’s champions stood firm to protect their 100% start and hand Arsenal their first defeat of the campaign.
What’s next
Arsenal now head into the international break before returning at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, September 13th. Champions League action follows three days later away to Athletic Club, before Manchester City visit Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 21st.
A bit deflated Gooners?
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