The big match between Liverpool vs Arsenal in round 3 of the Premier League 2025/26 ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of the home team. The Gunners’ winning streak was stopped while the Reds took the top spot with 9 absolute points.

Liverpool vs Arsenal goals

Liverpool: Szoboszlai (83′)

After winning both of their first two matches, Liverpool and Arsenal faced each other at Anfield in round 3 with great caution. For most of the match, there were not many truly dangerous chances created. Both Arsenal and Liverpool maintained maximum concentration on defense and did not take too many risks in attacking.

The biggest highlight of the first half was probably the injury of Arsenal’s mainstay centre-back William Saliba. He left the field to make way for new signing Mosquera in the 5th minute.

In the remaining minutes of the first half, Arsenal focused on set pieces but could not make a difference. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s attack also had a rather lackluster day.

In the second half, the situation did not change much. It was still an extremely tight match. Apart from a few situations where the ball bounced around in front of the two teams’ goals, there were not many coordinated moves to make a difference.

Szoboszlai scored the only goal in the Liverpool vs Arsenal match from a beautiful free kick

It was thought that the match would end in a draw, but the unexpected happened. In the 83rd minute, Szoboszlai executed a perfect free kick, sending the ball hitting the bottom of the crossbar and flying straight into the net. 1-0 for Liverpool.

In the remaining minutes, Arsenal attacked frantically with the participation of rookie Eze and young talent Dowman but could not find a goal.

The final result of this match was 1-0 in favor of Liverpool. The Merseyside team took sole possession of the top spot with 9 absolute points after 3 matches. Meanwhile, Arsenal dropped to 3rd place with 6 points, 1 point behind Chelsea.

Liverpool vs Arsenal lineup

Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate (Gomez 79′), Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister (Jones 61′), Gravenberch, Salah, Wirtz (Endo 89′), Gakpo, Ekitike (Chiesa (79′)Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba (Mosquera 5′), Gabriel, Calafiori, Merino (Odegaard 70′), Zubimendi, Rice, Madueke (Dowman 89′), Gyokeres, Martinelli (Eze (70′)