Kai Havertz put Arsenal on course for a first win over Liverpool at Anfield since 2012 as he finished off a superb team move to give them a first-half lead.Arsenal headed to Merseyside knowing even a draw would seem them go top of the Premier League following Manchester Citys 1-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.The Gunners dictated the opening stages and in the 16th minute they found the breakthrough.Martin Odegaards press saw Arsenal win the ball high up the pitch before Bruno Guimaraes sprayed the ball wide to Noni Madueke wide on the right.Madueke found the overlapping Declan Rice, whose low delivery was superb and laid the ball on a plate for Havertz to turn home at the far post.Arsenal came under sustained pressure thereafter as Liverpool sought a response in what became an increasingly chaotic first half.Alexander Isak drilled an effort narrowly wide and Florian Wirtz struck the crossbar with a free-kick, but Alexis Mac Allister spurned the best Liverpool chance of the half as he headed over unmarked from Milos Kerkezs cross, his profligacy allowing Arsenal to reach the interval with their slender lead still intact. Topics Arsenal F.C. Liverpool F.C. Premier League If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Liverpool v Arsenal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as title challengers clash at Anfield Jon Fisher 30th October, 2026 Liverpool v Arsenal: Confirmed line-ups as Gunners look to end Anfield wait Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 Tip of the Day: Liverpool to continue Anfield hoodoo over Arsenal Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 Carrick to remain in charge for Roma game with United boss position set to be reviewed during international break Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham: Rare Suzuki error gives Cottagers deserved point Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Spurs surge continues as third straight win piles pressure on Sage Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026
