"Liverpool's title retention credentials received a spectacular shot in the arm on Sunday with victory over Arsenal and news of Alexander Isak's imminent signing. Arsenal arrived at Anfield with their recent unbeaten record against the Big Six' including six games against current champions Liverpool. That, though, came to an end in stunning fashion thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's 35-yard free-kick."
"That energy on the pitch was fuelled by increased enthusiasm from the stands as Anfield's crowd-player fusion continued to be key; the irony being that the home crowd upping their ante came in response to Arsenal fans singing two songs that they've copied from Liverpool. Arsenal's version of Allez Allez Allez' and their more recent adaptation of the Federico Chiesa song for new signing Eberechi Eze only saw the Anfield crowd respond to the replica versions with their original chants, which not only drowned out the away end but urged the home team forward."
"It had echoes of when Mikel Arteta's touchline antics in this game in 2023 backfired and only transpired to get the Anfield crowd at its loudest. Asked post-match after the 1-0 defeat on Sunday as to why his side's control of the game seemed to reduce in the second half, Arteta said: Because this is Anfield and at some point it is going to change, you can't dominate Anfield for 90 minutes."
Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield, strengthened by news of Alexander Isak's imminent signing. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 35-yard free-kick to decide the match. Arsenal had been the better side in the first half, with Liverpool reaching halftime without a shot on target, a corner, or a clear chance. The Reds increased urgency midway through the second half, driven by surging crowd energy. Arsenal supporters sang copycat versions of Liverpool chants, prompting Anfield to respond with original chants that overwhelmed the away end and pushed the home team forward. Mikel Arteta said the atmosphere made sustained dominance impossible and faced media criticism.
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