Havertz Ends 14-Year Anfield Drought as Arsenal Go Three Points Clear
Kai Havertz's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Liverpool, their first league victory at Anfield in 14 years, moving the champions three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Arsenal took a firm grip on the Premier League title race on Sunday, beating Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield for their first league win on Merseyside since 2012. Kai Havertz settled a tense afternoon in the 16th minute, tapping home Declan Rice's low cross at the back post after Liverpool were caught trying to play out from the back, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker's misplaced pass starting the move that undid the hosts. Liverpool responded fiercely and were the better side for long stretches. Florian Wirtz curled a free kick against the crossbar and Alexis Mac Allister headed a good chance over before the break, but Mikel Arteta's side defended superbly after half-time as the champions held out. The win moves Arsenal to 24 points from nine games, three clear of Manchester City, who lost at home to Brighton on Saturday. Liverpool, beaten for the second time this season, stay fifth, nine points behind the leaders. Havertz's goal also carried a personal milestone: the German is now the highest-scoring German player in Premier League history, passing Ilkay Gundogan's record.