Liverpool vs Arsenal - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League matchday 3 fixture between Liverpool and Arsenal, kick-off at 17.30 CET, at Anfield in Merseyside, England.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
End of match
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90'FT (1-0): Liverpool struck a decisive blow in the early title race with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Dominik Szoboszlai. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
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90'The Gunners are now pushing to salvage at least a point from their trip to Anfield, but the Reds are determined not to let them.
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90'Seven minutes added!
Substitution
at Arsenal
Substitution
at Liverpool
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89'Arsenal sub: Madueke is replaced by Dowman.
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89'Liverpool sub: Wirtz makes way and Endo takes his place.
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 83'
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Statistics of D. Szoboszlai in Premier League310.33000
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83'GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL FOR LIVERPOOL! Szoboszlai smashes in a stunning free-kick from around 30 yards! What a strike!
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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81'Zubimendi sees yellow.
Substitution
at Liverpool
Substitution
at Liverpool
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79'Liverpool double sub: Ekitike and Konate OUT. Chiesa and Gomez IN.
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78'Konate is down on the pitch, seemingly struggling with muscle strain, and Arne Slot may already be weighing up some changes.
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75'Liverpool have been threatening Raya's goal in the last few minutes, but Eze is looking to break up their attacks and spark a counter.
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73'Liverpool win two corners in quick succession, but fail to make the most of either.
Substitution
at Arsenal
Substitution
at Arsenal
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70'Arsenal double sub: Martinelli and Merino OUT. Odegaard and Eze IN.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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66'Gyokeres receives a yellow card.
Substitution
at Liverpool
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61'Liverpool sub: Mac Allister is replaced by Curtis Jones.
Goal disallowed
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60'Ekitike's goal is immediately ruled out for offside after several deflections and rebounds involving players from both sides.
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57'Madueke is currently Arsenal's biggest threat, keeping the Reds' defence and Alisson on their toes.
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55'The match is currently rather slow-paced, with the Anfield crowd constantly urging their side on.
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53'Arsenal are struggling defensively, while Liverpool's attacks have lacked the expected cutting edge. Salah has been completely anonymous.
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50'Conor Bradley and Eze look set to be the next substitutions as the coaches seek to inject fresh energy into their sides.
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48'Van Dijk clears Madueke's efforts, while Raya watches nervously as Liverpool create chances dangerously close to his goal.
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46'The second half gets underway at Anfield! No changes for either side.
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45'HT (0-0): Liverpool have dominated possession but struggled to break down Arsenal's defence, while the Gunners have been cautious and occasionally threatening on the counter. Both sides are going into the break with tensions high and the score still level. We'll see what happens next!
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45'One minute added!
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43'The atmosphere at Anfield is electric! With only a few minutes remaining, both sides are desperate to find the net before half-time.
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40'Ekitike and Gyokeres have been largely quiet in the first half. Let's see if they can make an impact now.
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37'The corners Liverpool have conceded to Arsenal can be very dangerous, but nothing came of this one.
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34'Raya misplaces his pass, gifting the ball to Van Dijk, but Rice is quick to close him down. Liverpool came agonisingly close to opening the scoring!
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32'It's worth noting that Chelsea would likely be content with a draw in this match as they sit seven points clear at the top of the table.
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30'With Saliba and Saka out, Arsenal have lost two key players who, unexpectedly, could disrupt the club's plans.
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27'Corner for the Gunners! Rice takes it and delivers it to the near post, but Kerkez clears it swiftly.
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25'The match is as tense as it is fiercely contested. Eze is warming up and could prove decisive for Arsenal.
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22'Kerkez and Madueke are one of the key match-ups to watch in this game. The Arsenal man's pace will be put to the test by Liverpool's emerging defensive talent.
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20'Arsenal have managed to regain possession to the point that both sides are sharing it at the moment.
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18'Madueke attempts to change the pace and flow of the match with a promising cross into the Liverpool box, but ultimately it comes to nothing.
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16'The Gunners keep gifting Liverpool opportunities. They're looking very indecisive at the back, and it could prove costly.
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14'Szoboszlai, regarded by Arne Slot as a highly versatile player, is featuring in defence today. He's struggling to adapt to this new role, though it's clear he will give his all to help his side triumph in this blockbuster clash.
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12'There has been plenty of respect shown between the two sides so far. Liverpool are dominating possession but are finding it difficult to get near Raya's goal, while Arsenal look a little less decisive going forward.
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10'Today's match is a classic Premier League clash of titans, regarded by many as a crucial fixture in the title race, despite being only the third game of the season for both sides. Expectations are high, and so is the pressure on Liverpool.
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7'Mosquera, who wasn't expecting to come on so soon, now faces the challenge of stopping an unpredictable and unstoppable Liverpool.
Substitution
at Arsenal
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5'Arsenal sub: Saliba has picked up an injury and had to be replaced by former La Liga player Mosquera.
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1'Liverpool get us going in red from left to right, while Arsenal are in white!
Start of match
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PRVWArsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Merino; Martinelli, Gyokeres and Madueke.
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PRVWLiverpool starting XI: Alisson (GK); Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitike and Gakpo.
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PRVWChris Kavanagh will take charge on the pitch for this one, with John Brooks serving as the VAR.
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PRVWArsenal possible lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres and Martinelli.
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PRVWLiverpool possible lineup: Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
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PRVWNew signing Hugo Ekitike has impressed, scoring in both fixtures. But the Reds' defence has shown cracks, conceding twice in each match, meaning they will face a stern test against Raya's shot-stopping prowess at Anfield.
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PRVWLiverpool, by contrast, have been unstoppable in attack. Arne Slot's side have scored seven goals in just two games, including a 4-0 demolition of Bournemouth and a 3-2 win over Newcastle.
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PRVWYet it is Raya's heroics between the sticks that have made all the difference. The Spaniard leads the league with nine saves already, including eight against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where his stunning reflex denied Matheus Cunha and helped Arsenal secure a 1-0 victory.
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PRVWNew additions Gyokeres and Madueke, alongside the anticipated debut of Eberechi Eze, give the Gunners more firepower upfront.
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PRVWArsenal's early form highlights a perfect blend of defensive resilience and attacking promise.
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PRVWThis showdown also sees managers Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta, both advocates of progressive football, clash with contrasting tactical approaches.
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PRVWThe reigning champions, renowned for their scoring prowess, take on the runners-up, whose solidity at the back has been spearheaded by goalkeeper David Raya.
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PRVWBarely three games into the 2025/26 season, Premier League fans are already treating Liverpool vs Arsenal as a potential match of the year.
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PRVWAfter splashing a combined £550 million in the transfer market to try and gain an upper hand, both clubs must show their worth on the field.
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PRVWMikel Arteta's men have not lost against Liverpool, Manchester City, United, Chelsea or Tottenham for 22 games, stretching back to May 2023. However, Arsenal have not won at Anfield since 2012.
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PRVWViktor Gyokeres netted his first two Arsenal goals in the 5-0 thrashing of Leeds last weekend, while Eberechi Eze could make his debut.
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PRVWThe Gunners are yet to concede this season and will hope their own new forward options can expose Liverpool's defensive deficiencies.
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PRVWBut the Reds are blessed with an array of attacking match-winners. By contrast, Arsenal continue to build on their solid defensive foundations.
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PRVWLiverpool boss Arne Slot is yet to strike the right balance as his side have conceded twice in each of their opening three games in the Community Shield and Premier League.
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PRVWThe defending champions have survived rollercoaster rides against Bournemouth and 10-man Newcastle thanks to late winners.
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PRVWLiverpool and Arsenal are two of the only three sides, alongside Tottenham, to take maximum points so far but have done so in drastically different fashion.
Pre-match
31 August 2025, 17:30
Referee: Chris Kavanagh | VAR: John Brooks
Stadium: Anfield
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 3 fixture between Liverpool and Arsenal, kick-off at 17.30 CET, at Anfield in Merseyside, England!