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Liverpool v Arsenal live: Szoboszlai scores stunning free-kick to give champions win
Aug 31 2025 23:38 · By Richard Jolly, Chris Wilson
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Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning free-kick as Liverpool beat Arsenal in an early-season showdown between two Premier League title contenders.
The Gunners were hit by an early blow in the first half when William Saliba went off injured and had to be replaced by Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera. But despite the setback, the visitors were bright and positive at the home of the champions, creating some promising attacks primarily through right winger Noni Madueke in the early exchanges.
In what was at times a scrappy first 45 minutes, Liverpool had a golden chance to score when Virgil van Dijk intercepted a slack pass by Arsenal keeper David Raya, but Alexis Mac Allister’s eventual shot was blocked, as the first half ended goalless.
The second half was equally closely fought, until Szoboszlai’s late free-kick from range gave Liverpool the lead. And despite the arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman late in the piece, Liverpool held on.
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