⚽ FULL-TIME AT ANFIELD: THE HOODOO IS BROKEN! 🚨

Champions Arsenal have done it! The Gunners secure a massive 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield, going three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a statement win.

This is their first top-flight win at Liverpool in over 14 years – their first league win at the venue since 2012 – and ends Liverpool's five-game winning run.

⚽ THE DECIDER – 16th MINUTE
The deadlock was broken early after Liverpool were caught trying to play out from defence. German striker Havertz tapped in from Declan Rice's low cross in the 16th minute after Declan Rice overlapped down the right channel and his low delivery found Havertz free at the back post.

❌ HISTORIC FRUSTRATION FOR LIVERPOOL
The hosts managed 17 shots but failed to register a single effort on target. According to Opta, it was the first time since records began in the 2003-04 season that Liverpool had drawn a blank for shots on target in a Premier League match at Anfield. Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target at Anfield in a Premier League match for the first time ever. Despite attempting 17 shots.

The numbers tell the story: Liverpool had 56.4% of the ball and 17 shots (0 on target); Arsenal had 43.6% and 10 shots (3 on target). David Raya had 0 saves to make.

Liverpool still came agonisingly close:
💥 Florian Wirtz curled a free kick off the crossbar
🤯 Alexis Mac Allister headed a glorious chance over – heading over when totally unmarked
👟 Bradley Barcola's threatening cross was an inch or two beyond the reach of Alexander Isak.

⚠️ VAR CONTROVERSY
Big talking point in the first half: Alexander Isak was pulled back by Jurriën Timber as he attempted to meet Bradley Barcola's cross. Replays showed Timber grabbed a fistful of Isak's shirt and Arsenal was extremely fortunate not to concede a penalty when Alexander Isak's shirt was pulled by Jurriën Timber, just as the Swede looked set to turn Bradley Barcola's cross home. No penalty given.

🏆 THE BIGGER PICTURE
With Manchester City losing 1-0 to Brighton on the same day, Mikel Arteta's men proved why they are reigning champions with a defensive masterclass that frustrated Andoni Iraola's side. Arsenal top with 24 points, 3 clear of Man City.