Declan Rice hailed Arsenals togetherness after they ended a 14-year wait for a victory at Anfield by beating Liverpool 1-0.The Gunners prevailed away at Liverpool for the first time since 2012 as Kai Havertzs first-half strike proved decisive and sent Arsenal three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.Arsenal survived an intense spell of Liverpool pressure after going ahead and were largely untroubled in the second half, with Andoni Iraolas men failing to register a shot on target.Asked about Arsenals efforts in keeping Liverpool at bay, Rice told Sky Sports: That is the Anfield way, that is what this Liverpool team can do and they just create waves and waves of attack. Relentless attacks.We knew it wouldnt have been easy but in the end that defensive line and that togetherness is undefeated, nothing I have ever seen before.Rices superb cross to the far post allowed Havertz to break the deadlock, his fifth Premier League assist of the season.The manager had a really good, honest conversation with me at the start of the season, Rice added. He still thinks I can do more for this club and this shirt and I think I have been feeling really good this season.I am so happy for Havertz because he deserved that goal and ultimately the 1-0 win. It is demanding but this is what this team does. You can only take the table seriously in the February, March games; anything between now and then, you have to just win.Arteta, who was in the starting XI in 2012 for Arsenals previous victory at Anfield, felt his sides spirit was especially impressive given the game came on the heels of a stunning EFL Cup exit at the hands of League Two Fleetwood Town.Its been 14 years, thats a long time. Im sure we made everybody attached to the club extremely proud today, Arteta told Sky Sports. Not only for the victory but for the way weve done it, the spirit weve shown. Especially considering what happened four days ago when you lose and go out of the cup against a team you are supposed to beat. Thats the magical part of this game, it can take you to really bad places but four days later you have the opportunity to do something really historic and weve done it.I think we have to give credit to the players for the situations and chances today that we didnt put away. Overall, to win against a team that is producing what they are doing, and also in the emotional state after Fleetwood, thats what a winning team should do.This is something you want to accomplish. Thats the challenge and mission you want to accomplish. I love it when its something we have not done for many years. It was the same with Chelsea away and Manchester United away. To be able to beat all those, thats the purpose and motivation and why we do what we do.Iraola will tell Isak to diveLiverpools defeat left them nine points adrift of Arsenal at the top, though the hosts were aggrieved as a series of penalty shouts were dismissed.Iraola was most irritated by an incident that saw Jurrien Timber pull Alexander Isaks shirt in the area, preventing him from getting to an inviting Bradley Barcola cross.Isak did not go down under the contact, but Iraola made it clear he will instruct the striker to do so in such circumstances in future.Asked about the penalty appeals by Sky Sports, Iraola said: Especially the Alex one. [Cody] Gakpo was sustained holding, I understand. The Alex one is a clear penalty. You hold the shirt, we can all see that he holds the shirt. Because he doesnt go to the floor, you are not going to call the penalty. I dont understand it.Thats the problem we have with the game. Because he doesnt dive and go to the floor. The fact that you are even asking me if he should go to the floor, if he goes to the floor, they call the penalty 100 percent. It shouldnt be like this but it is what it is. Next time, the managers should tell Alex to go to the floor, otherwise they wont call it.Pressed if he will tell Isak to go down, Iraola replied: Yes, definitely. 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 Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz strike sees Gunners end 14-year wait for Anfield win Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 WATCH: Havertz gives Arsenal lead as Gunners eye first Anfield win since 2012 Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 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
