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Arsenal's defence shines in Anfield win over Liverpool
Arsenal ended a 14-year wait for a league win at Anfield by beating Liverpool at their home ground.
Kai Havertz scored early to give Arsenal the lead.
Arsenal's defence kept Liverpool to zero shots on target, even though regular centre-back William Saliba was sidelined with a back injury.
The result was especially significant for manager Mikel Arteta, who has described playing at Anfield as a difficult experience.
Arsenal's defensive strength is helping the team compete for the Premier League title, despite questions about its attack.
The current defence is being compared with Arsenal's Invincibles, the side that went unbeaten in the 2003-04 league season.
If Arsenal maintain this form and win a second consecutive league title, their defence could be considered among the club's greatest.
Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield, ending a 14-year wait for a Premier League away win there.
Arsenal’s defence held Liverpool to zero shots on target, despite William Saliba being absent.
Kai Havertz scored early from a low cross to give Arsenal the lead.
Ezri Konsa, Gabriel and the rest of the backline helped withstand Liverpool’s pressure.
The result strengthened the view that Arsenal’s defence is central to their title challenge.
- Who
- Arsenal beat Liverpool.
- What
- Arsenal won at Anfield with a strong defensive display, holding Liverpool to zero shots on target.
- When
- Friday; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Anfield, Liverpool.
- Why
- Arsenal’s defence limited Liverpool’s chances, while Kai Havertz scored an early goal.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Arsenal’s previous away victory against Liverpool came at Anfield.
Arsenal suffered a 5-1 defeat as Mikel Arteta played for the club.
Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield and ended their 14-year wait for a Premier League away win there.
- Result
- Arsenal beat Liverpool
- Venue
- Anfield
- Liverpool shots on target
- Zero
- Arsenal goal scorer
- Kai Havertz
- Absent Arsenal defender
- William Saliba
- Prior away win at Anfield
- September 2012