It’s hard to judge the impact given it’s only Aug. 31, but Liverpool struck first in the Premier League title race, defeating Arsenal 1–0 at Anfield.
A showdown fans of both sides, and neutrals alike, had circled on their calendars failed to deliver fireworks outside of a dazzling free kick late in the second half. Both teams were risk adverse for most of the game and it was only going to come down to a simple moment of brilliance to decide the game.
The champions were the ones to capitalise as Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up and fired home a Steven Gerrard–esque free-kick to win it. The injuries are piling up on both sides as well given some concerning signs from the game, though three points lift the mood for the Reds. On the other side, Arsenal likely are demoralised by the result after blasting five past Leeds United and escaping a tricky trip to Old Trafford to start the season.
Takeaways from the game below.
