Havertz's goal ends Arsenal's 14-year wait at Anfield

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to claim their first win on the ground in 14 years. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match in the first half. The Gunners had not won at Liverpool's ground since 2012. Mikel Arteta was managing Arsenal's midfield on that occasion. That curse is now broken.

Arsenal went in at half-time having weathered Liverpool's pressure in the first half, and they did not allow their opponents a single shot on target. This was the first recorded instance of Liverpool failing to muster at least one shot on target at their own ground. Arsenal won 18 fouls. Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke each committed three fouls. Ezri Konsa, meanwhile, won all eight of the duels he entered.

Declan Rice highlighted the unity of the defensive line and said it was something he had never seen before. Jamie Carragher described the defensive performance as outstanding. Recalling Arsenal's title wins in 1989 and 1991, he said the legendary back four led by Tony Adams was edging closer to being part of that conversation. Gary Neville described the performance as a "masterclass in defending" and compared it to the compactness of Jose Mourinho's teams.

Arteta said he found the defensive performance "outstanding" and that the win sent a message to their opponents. Under Arteta, Arsenal have won 81 percent of the league matches in which they have taken the lead.