Arsenal move top of Premier League after 1-0 win at Liverpool
· Sports · Al Jazeera, ESPN, BBC Sport
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Liverpool on 1 November 2026, moving three points clear at the Premier League summit. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute after Declan Rice delivered a low cross, exploiting Liverpool's attempt to play out from the defence. The Gunners had not won at Anfield since September 2012, ending a 13-match winless run at the ground. Arsenal defended resolutely after the break, denying Liverpool a shot on target in the second meeting in succession. The result saw Mikel Arteta's side replace Manchester City at the top, who slipped to third after losing at home to Brighton on Saturday.
Why it matters
Arsenal's win shifts the Premier League title race dynamics, handing them a three-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table with nine games played, while Liverpool drop to fifth, nine points adrift.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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