Expected goals
Arsenal withstands pressure at Anfield and beats Liverpool 1-0
London team achieves major result away from home in the ninth round of the Premier League and maintains excellent recent form in the season
Arsenal achieved a crucial victory on Sunday by defeating Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, in the ninth round of the Premier League. The result confirms the visitors' good moment in the national competition and imposes a bitter setback on the hosts in front of their crowd
Incidents
Match Recap
The English classic started with a strong dispute for possession in the midfield and a lot of tactical intensity imposed by both sides. Playing in front of their crowd, Liverpool tried to dictate the pace of the game, but stumbled upon the compact defensive organization set up by Arsenal. The visiting team knew how to take advantage of the opportunity to score, guaranteeing the minimum advantage that prevailed until the final whistle
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Liverpool FC
Arsenal
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Arsenal
Ezri Konsa
D · #15
Rating: 8.70
Match Highlights
In an extremely tight and few-conceded game, tactical discipline ended up being the big difference on the field. Without excesses of fouls or warnings throughout the ninety minutes, the London defensive system neutralized the hosts' attacks with competence. The control of the pace allowed the visitors to sustain the favorable score built at the opponent's home
What the Numbers Say
With the triumph achieved away from their domains, the London team expands an impressive sequence in the year, boasting 4 wins, 1 draw, and no defeats in the last five matches played. On the other hand, the hosts, who came from a consistent series of 4 wins and only 1 defeat in their last five official matches, now need to recalculate the route after the stumble in front of their fans
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Liverpool FC
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Ezri Konsa
Arsenal
Referee
Andy Madley
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Liverpool FC
What Changes Now
Both teams immediately turn their attention to the dispute of the UEFA Champions League next Wednesday, 04/11/2026, for the fourth round of the group stage. Liverpool travels to Turkey to face Fenerbahçe at the Chobani Stadium, playing away from home. On the same day and also as a visitor, Arsenal goes to the Czech Republic to measure forces against SK Slavia Praha at the Fortuna Arena



