Liverpool vs Arsenal: Szoboszlai's Stunning Goal Gives the Reds a 1-0 Win At Anfield

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a fiercely contested Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

This victory not only secured three crucial points for the Reds but also ended Arsenal's impressive six-match unbeaten run against Liverpool in the Premier League.

This match is part of Week 3 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season and took place at Liverpool's home ground, Anfield.

Szoboszlai's spectacular goal came from a long-range free kick that curled beautifully into the net, came in the 83rd minute.

This victory also ended Arsenal's 15-match unbeaten away run in the Premier League, which had stretched back to November 2024.

Three points and a clean sheet 💪The highlights from a 🔝 afternoon at Anfield 🤩🔴 pic.twitter.com/vSmbzuDQPT

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 31, 2025

The match between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 31, 2025, which kicked off at 4:30 PM local time at Anfield, presented a high intensity.

The lone goal that broke the deadlock was scored by Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in the 83rd minute.

His brilliant free kick from approximately 30 yards out curled over the Arsenal wall and into the top corner.

“The game needed a moment of magic for either team to win it,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said, “and it was Dominik who did so.”

Before Szoboszlai's goal, both teams had several chances, but solid defense kept the score at 0-0 for most of the second half.

Szoboszlai is now the first player to score from a direct free-kick in a Liverpool vs. Arsenal Premier League match since Philippe Coutinho in August 2016.

The match started at a high tempo, but an unexpected incident occurred in the first five minutes when Arsenal defender William Saliba suffered an injury and had to be replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

Liverpool had a golden opportunity in the first half when Virgil van Dijk intercepted a David Raya pass, but Alexis Mac Allister's subsequent shot was blocked by the Arsenal defense.

In the second half, Liverpool celebrated a goal scored by Ekitike in the 60th minute, but the goal was disallowed because Gakpo was in an offside position in the build-up.

Although Arsenal made substitutions with Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze in the second half to increase their attacking prowess.

Liverpool's disciplined defense stifled every attack launched by the Gunners, securing a narrow victory for the home team.

Liverpool's victory over Arsenal was not just about three points; it also set several important records.

For Liverpool, this result extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League this season, demonstrating a strong start under Arne Slot.

Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the 2025/2026 season, ending their impressive run.

One of the records broken was Arsenal's 15-match unbeaten away run in the Premier League.

This streak had stood since a 1-0 loss to Newcastle United in November 2024.

This victory at Anfield effectively ended the Gunners' long away dominance.

Furthermore, Liverpool also maintained their record of scoring in 37 consecutive Premier League matches.