Szoboszlai’s Stunner Seals Liverpool’s Late Win Over Arsenal in Anfield Clash

A moment of magic from the Hungarian midfielder breaks a stubborn Arsenal resistance, handing the Gunners their first defeat of the season and extending Liverpool’s perfect start.

A spectacular late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Liverpool over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, breaking the Gunners’ resilient defense and ending their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in dramatic fashion.

The match, a tense and tactical affair between last season’s top two, was decided by a single moment of brilliance. With just over ten minutes remaining, Szoboszlai stepped up and curled a breathtaking set-piece over the wall and beyond the desperate reach of goalkeeper David Raya, sending the Anfield faithful into a frenzy.

The goal was a cruel blow for Mikel Arteta’s side, who had put in a creditable away performance and managed to contain Liverpool’s potent attack for large portions of the game. Their task was made immeasurably harder from the outset, as key defender William Saliba was forced off with an injury after just five minutes.

Despite the early setback, Arsenal created chances, with Noni Madueke—starting in the absence of Bukayo Saka—proving a constant threat and forcing a smart first-half save from Alisson Becker. Liverpool, however, remained patient and organized, effectively neutralizing Arsenal’s famed threat from set-pieces.

The home side thought they had broken the deadlock on the hour mark when Hugo Ekitike poked the ball in after a parry from Raya, but the linesman’s flag cut the celebrations short for an offside call.

The introduction of debutant Eberechi Eze and captain Martin Ødegaard off the bench couldn’t find a breakthrough for the visitors, who ultimately succumbed to Szoboszlai’s moment of quality.

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The result extends Liverpool’s 100% start to the season and their incredible club-record scoring run to 37 consecutive Premier League games. For Arsenal, it’s a frustrating early setback in their title ambitions, leaving them to rue what might have been as they travel home from Anfield empty-handed.

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