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Arsenal win at Liverpool in Premier League
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, their first win there in 14 years, with Kai Havertz scoring from a Declan Rice assist and Liverpool denied a shot on target for.
Updated 20:31 UTC, 1 November 2026 · 5 reports from 3 outlets · 6 confirmed · 26 one-source
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Ghost edit BBC Sport edited "Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners make history at Anfield as they continue title de": Removed Arteta's pre-match quote, the 2012 2-0 win and 16 unsuccessful trips, the "defensive masterclass" line, and the Fleetwood Town Carabao Cup loss.
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Where it stands Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, their first win there in 14 years, with Kai Havertz scoring from a Declan Rice assist and Liverpool denied a shot on target for.
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Where it stands Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday, Kai Havertz scoring from a Declan Rice assist, Arsenal's first win there since 2012.
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Story opened Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield and move top of the Premier League table.
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The two media blocs whose accounts of this story differ most, side by side.
Where they part European media foregrounds Arteta's 14-year wait and Arsenal's defensive record, while Middle East media centres Arsenal replacing Manchester City at the top and Liverpool's attacking response.
European media
BBCPublic broadcasterSky SportsPrivate
European media foregrounds Arsenal's first win at Anfield in 14 years, centring Mikel Arteta's words ('Extremely proud. It's been 14 years') and the team's defensive record, including that they 'did not allow Liverpool a shot on target.' BBC and Sky Sports also track the 'crazy stat' of the winless run and Arsenal's position 'three points clear at the top,' while noting the earlier 'embarrassing loss to League Two Fleetwood Town.'
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState media
Al Jazeera foregrounds Arsenal's rise to the top of the table, noting Arteta's side 'replaces Manchester City at the top with 24 points from nine games' and that Liverpool sit 'nine points behind Arsenal in fifth place.' It centres Liverpool's attacking response, with Florian Wirtz hitting the bar and Alexis Mac Allister heading over, while crediting Arsenal for weathering the storm and defending superbly to deny the hosts a shot on target.
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European media
BBCPublic broadcasterSky SportsPrivate
European media foregrounds Arsenal's first win at Anfield in 14 years, centring Mikel Arteta's words ('Extremely proud. It's been 14 years') and the team's defensive record, including that they 'did not allow Liverpool a shot on target.' BBC and Sky Sports also track the 'crazy stat' of the winless run and Arsenal's position 'three points clear at the top,' while noting the earlier 'embarrassing loss to League Two Fleetwood Town.'
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState media
Al Jazeera foregrounds Arsenal's rise to the top of the table, noting Arteta's side 'replaces Manchester City at the top with 24 points from nine games' and that Liverpool sit 'nine points behind Arsenal in fifth place.' It centres Liverpool's attacking response, with Florian Wirtz hitting the bar and Alexis Mac Allister heading over, while crediting Arsenal for weathering the storm and defending superbly to deny the hosts a shot on target.
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It's been 13 games [in the Premier League without a win here], its a crazy stat and it's what the fans deserve. We are happy we gave them that.
Extremely proud. It's been 14 years, that's a long time
We have a big advantage over other teams because this atmosphere we can create is special
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Arsenal denied Liverpool a shot on target for the second meeting in succession.
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“Arsenal weathered the storm, though, and defended superbly to keep Liverpool largely at arm’s length after the break, denying the home side a shot on target for the second meeting in succession.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
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“Although the second half was a bit calmer, they still defended resolutely and did not allow Liverpool a shot on target.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Declan Rice provided the assist for Havertz's goal.
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“Declan Rice: The midfielder provided the assist for Havertz's goal and was Arsenal's best player.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
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“However, Kai Havertz turned home a low cross from Declan Rice after the home side were caught trying to play out from the back to silence the Kop on 16 minutes.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Kai Havertz scored Arsenal's winning goal against Liverpool.
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“16: GOAL! Havertz steers home at the back post from a cutting Declan Rice cross.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
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“Kai Havertz: Scored the only goal of the game, which he needed after a difficult couple of matches.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Arsenal's win at Anfield is their first there in 14 years.
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“Arsenal won at Anfield for the first time in 14 years after Kai Havertz's strike sealed a gritty 1-0 victory - but Liverpool were denied what looked to be a clear penalty.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
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“That is what manager Mikel Arteta said before Arsenal secured their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years, beating Liverpool thanks to Kai Havertz's first-half goal.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
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“Arsenal won at Anfield for the first time in 14 years after Kai Havertz's strike sealed a gritty 1-0 victory - but Liverpool were denied what looked to be a clear penalty.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
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“Arsenal went three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League after a statement 1-0 win at Liverpool.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Arsenal last won a game at Anfield in 2012.
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“You have go back to 2012 for the last time Arsenal won a game at Anfield.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
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“Kai Havertz's first-half goal made the difference as Arsenal won at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since 2012.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
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“The Gunners had not won at Anfield since September 2012, when current coach Mikel Arteta captained the away side to a 2-0 victory, and had gone winless in their past 13 visits.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
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Havertz says Arsenal had gone 13 Premier League games without a win at Anfield.
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“"It's been 13 games [in the Premier League without a win here], its a crazy stat and it's what the fans deserve. We are happy we gave them that."”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arteta says Arsenal's win at Liverpool was 14 years in the making.
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“"Extremely proud. It's been 14 years, that's a long time," Arteta said after the game.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arsenal have 24 points, the most by any team after nine games of a season since Arsenal in 2022-23.
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“Arsenal's 24 points is the most by any team after nine games of a season since the Gunners themselves in 2022-23.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arsenal are three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after nine games.
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“The Gunners, who have kept six clean sheets this season, are now three points clear at the top of the table after nine games.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday with a first-half goal from Kai Havertz.
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“That is what manager Mikel Arteta said before Arsenal secured their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years, beating Liverpool thanks to Kai Havertz's first-half goal.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Florian Wirtz curled a free kick against the bar and Alexis Mac Allister headed a good chance over.
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“Liverpool responded strongly with Florian Wirtz curling a free kick against the bar and Alexis Mac Allister heading a good chance over.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Liverpool sit fifth, nine points behind Arsenal, after their second league defeat of the season.
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“Liverpool’s second league defeat of the season left them nine points behind Arsenal in fifth place.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Manchester City have 21 points after losing at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
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“Arteta’s side replaces Manchester City at the top with 24 points from nine games, with City on 21 after losing at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Arsenal top the Premier League with 24 points from nine games.
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“Arteta’s side replaces Manchester City at the top with 24 points from nine games, with City on 21 after losing at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArsenal go top after narrow win at Liverpool
Jurrien Timber was perhaps lucky not to give away a penalty for a shirt pull on Alexander Isak.
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“Perhaps lucky to not give away a penalty for a shirt pull on Isak.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Andy Madley waved away Cody Gakpo's penalty appeal.
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“Could have had a penalty, but the appeal was waved away by Andy Madley.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Andoni Iraola gave 19-year-old Trey Nyoni his first Premier League start.
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“Trey Nyoni: A real show of faith from Andoni Iraola to give the 19-year-old his first Premier League start.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Ronald Araujo made his 12th consecutive start.
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“Ronald Araujo: Made his 12th consecutive start.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Alisson's poor pass out led to Havertz giving Arsenal the lead.
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“Alisson: It was his error - a poor pass out - that led to Havertz giving Arsenal the lead.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRice brings energy, Alisson costs hosts - Liverpool and Arsenal player ratings
Havertz became the Premier League's top-scoring German with 46 goals, overtaking Ilkay Gundogan.
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“Havertz's decider meant he became the division's top-scoring German with 46 goals in total, overtaking former Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, and made sure his side collected another statement win in defence of their title.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
Andoni Iraola says the challenge on Alexander Isak was a clear penalty.
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“Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola:"The Alex Isak one is a clear penalty.”
Sky SportsPrivateAttributesArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
Liverpool had 17 efforts on David Raya's goal but forced no save.
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“Liverpool's various waves of pressure almost always led to an effort on David Raya's goal - 17 in total - but none actually forced the goalkeeper into a save.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
Arsenal are nine points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League.
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“The result opens up a three-point gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League - and means Mikel Arteta's side are nine clear of Liverpool.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
Arsenal lead Manchester City at the top of the Premier League by three points.
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“The result opens up a three-point gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League - and means Mikel Arteta's side are nine clear of Liverpool.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsArsenal win at Anfield for first time in 14 years to move top
Liverpool have made three or more starting XI changes in nine consecutive games.
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“Liverpool have made three or more starting XI changes in nine consecutive games and that rotation has been a key aspect of Iraola's own adaptation to coaching two games a week.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
Iraola says Liverpool have a big advantage over other teams because of the special atmosphere they can create.
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“"We have a big advantage over other teams because this atmosphere we can create is special," said Iraola.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
A Liverpool victory would leave them three points behind Arsenal, while defeat would extend the gap to nine points after nine games.
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“Victory will see them move just three points behind Arsenal, but defeat would see the difference extend to nine points after nine games.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
Arsenal were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood.
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“Facing Arsenal at the end of a week in which the Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood, they will sense an opportunity to deliver a statement to the rest of the Premier League.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
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“Arsenal travelled to Anfield after an embarrassing loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsFrom Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Liverpool have won their past five games across all competitions.
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“Since tasting their only defeat of the season so far against Manchester City on 11 October, Liverpool have won their past five across all competitions.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
Liverpool's only defeat of the season so far came against Manchester City on 11 October.
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“Since tasting their only defeat of the season so far against Manchester City on 11 October, Liverpool have won their past five across all competitions.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
Liverpool have won nine and drawn three of their 13 games in all competitions under Andoni Iraola.
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“Liverpool have won nine and drawn three of their 13 games in all competitions under Andoni Iraola”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAnfield, intensity, rotation - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
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HeadlineLiverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners make history at Anfield as they continue title defence
Removed Arteta's pre-match quote, the 2012 2-0 win and 16 unsuccessful trips, the "defensive masterclass" line, and the Fleetwood Town Carabao Cup loss.
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HeadlineLiverpool v Arsenal player ratings: Whose mistake was costly? Who was the top Gunner?
Added Declan Rice and Florian Wirtz lines, a "Premier League: Arsenal go top" headline; removed the player rater and its sign-in and closing-time notes.
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Kai Havertz scored after an error from Alisson, the Liverpool goalkeeper Kai Havertz's first-half goal made the difference as Arsenal won at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since 2012.AddedDeclan Rice was lively in Arsenal's midfield, while Liverpool's Florian Wirtz had another unconvincing game Kai Havertz's first-half goal made the difference as Arsenal won at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since 2012.
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HeadlineAnfield, intensity and rotations - how Iraola is improving Liverpool
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In recent years - whenever this fixture comes around - it is well documented that a certain Mikel Arteta was playing for the Gunners on that day.AddedIn recent years - whenever this fixture comes around - it is well-documented that Mikel Arteta was playing for the Gunners that day.
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