How Szoboszlai’s Stunner Sunk Arsenal in Liverpool Triumph

Abiola Olawale
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Liverpool on Sunday defeated Arsenal in a 1-0 victory at Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool secured all three points after Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunner from a 30-yard free-kick.

This means that Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the 2025-26 Premier League season.

The New Diplomat reports that the match was a tense affair, with Arsenal’s defense holding firm despite losing William Saliba to a first-half injury.

Liverpool’s attack, led by Mohamed Salah struggled to break through until Szoboszlai unleashed a spectacular curling shot in the 81st minute that soared past Arsenal’s David Raya.

This victory cements Liverpool’s early lead at the top of the Premier League table ahead of the international break.

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