"There had been little between these rivals, the only clubs that maintained 100% records at kick-off time; pragmatism holding sway for long spells. Or maybe it was the fear of defeat. Would Arsenal have taken another Anfield draw beforehand? The answer was probably yes and it appeared that Mikel Arteta had placed the emphasis on being difficult to beat, first and foremost, with his line-up."
"In the end, Arteta got nothing and it was because of what Szoboszlai produced with seven minutes of regulation time remaining. The free-kick was 30 yards out but he made light of the distance with a stunning execution, the technique generating vicious dip and fade and leaving David Raya clutching at thin air. Could the Arsenal goalkeeper have got across more effectively? What was plain was that Szoboszlai also brought precision to the party, the ball placed perfectly inside Raya's right-hand post."
Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's late, spectacular 30-yard free-kick. Both clubs entered the match with perfect records and the game was cautious and pragmatic with few clear chances. Arsenal edged the first half but created little overall, and Mikel Arteta opted for defensive solidity. Liverpool rallied in the second half and Szoboszlai, deputising at right-back for the injured Jeremie Frimpong, produced a precise strike with vicious dip and fade that beat David Raya. Manchester City's earlier defeat at Brighton gave Liverpool a small gap in the title race, with potential further signings expected.
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