Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick fires Liverpool past Arsenal to go top

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Dominik Szoboszlai struck a sensational second-half free-kick to seal a 1-0 win for Liverpool over Arsenal at Anfield, sending the champions top of the Premier League with a perfect start to the season.

In a cagey first half, Arsenal had the edge but failed to make it count, Noni Madueke troubled Milos Kerkez with a sharp effort that forced the only real save before the break, while Viktor Gyokeres struggled to impose himself.

Mikel Arteta’s side, already missing Bukayo Saka, suffered an early blow when William Saliba was forced off injured but still controlled long spells, frustrating Arne Slot’s men.

Liverpool, though, shifted gears after the interval, attacking the Kop end, their persistence was rewarded when Szoboszlai—deployed out of position at right-back—stepped up to curl a superb free-kick beyond David Raya, capping an outstanding all-round performance in which he also subdued Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal introduced Martin Ødegaard and debutant Eberechi Eze from the bench but could not find a breakthrough as Liverpool defended with discipline to protect their lead.

The defeat ended Arsenal’s 23-match unbeaten run against fellow ‘big six’ rivals, underlining the need for greater ruthlessness in decisive moments.

Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports at half-time, had urged them to “go for the kill,” but instead it was Liverpool who showed the clinical edge.

Szoboszlai was named player of the match, with Jamie Carragher hailing his transformation:

“Szoboszlai has been revitalised. Absolutely outstanding. It’s almost like they’ve found a position for him now at right-back. We’ve heard so much about his ability to hit shots from distance. We hadn’t really seen it at Liverpool—until tonight. Wow, what a goal.”

The win keeps Liverpool as the only side with a 100% record, leapfrogging Chelsea at the top. With tough fixtures against Newcastle and Arsenal already done and dusted, Slot’s side head into the international break in pole position, still short of their best but perfectly placed to build momentum.

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