Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to go top at Anfield

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on November 1, with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal to send the Premier League champions to the top of the table and end a 14-year wait for a league win at the ground. Havertz finished from close range in the 16th minute after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker lost possession while trying to play the ball out from defence. Martin Ødegaard intercepted, Arsenal moved the ball to the right, and Declan Rice sent a low delivery across the area for Havertz at the far post. Liverpool pressed for an equaliser, especially before halftime, but did not score. Florian Wirtz struck the crossbar with a free kick, and Alexis Mac Allister headed over from a promising position. Liverpool also appealed for a penalty after Jurriën Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt in the area. The officials did not award one; accounts of the match differed in describing the incident and the handling of other penalty appeals. Arsenal defended their lead after the break as Liverpool struggled to turn possession and attacking pressure into clear chances. Christos Tzolis tested Alisson with a low shot, while Liverpool’s late efforts were blocked or failed to trouble...