Arsenal defeats Liverpool and takes sole lead in the Premier League.
Arsenal overcame a major challenge in its bid to retain the Premier League title for a second consecutive season, securing a deserved 1-0 victory against host Liverpool on Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash during the ninth round of the competition.
On the other hand, Liverpool's points total froze at 15, placing them fifth, after suffering their second defeat of the season, having achieved 4 wins and 3 draws.
This victory marks Arsenal's first win at Liverpool's ground in the Premier League in over 14 years, specifically since their 2-0 win against the Reds on September 2, 2012.
Additionally, this win is Arsenal's first over Liverpool in the competition in more than two and a half years, with their last victory over their rivals dating back to February 4, 2024, when they won 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Overall, this victory is Arsenal's 68th in the history of the two teams' encounters in the Premier League, compared to 80 wins for Liverpool, while 57 matches ended in a draw.
German player Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute, while Liverpool's players failed to equalize in the remaining time of the match, which took place at Anfield, the home of the Reds.
With this victory, Arsenal, the defending champion, took sole possession of the top spot in the standings, benefiting from Manchester City's defeat to Brighton on Saturday in the same round, raising its points total to 24, three points ahead of the Sky Blues.
On the other hand, Liverpool's points total froze at 15, placing them fifth, after suffering their second defeat of the season, having achieved 4 wins and 3 draws.
This victory marks Arsenal's first win at Liverpool's ground in the Premier League in over 14 years, specifically since their 2-0 win against the Reds on September 2, 2012.
Additionally, this win is Arsenal's first over Liverpool in the competition in more than two and a half years, with their last victory over their rivals dating back to February 4, 2024, when they won 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Overall, this victory is Arsenal's 68th in the history of the two teams' encounters in the Premier League, compared to 80 wins for Liverpool, while 57 matches ended in a draw.
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