Arsenal Morning Round-Up, Monday 2nd November 2026: Gunners End 14-Year Anfield Hoodoo to Boost Title Bid
Arsenal head into the international break in superb spirits after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Liverpool, their first victory at Anfield in 14 years (Sky Sports). Mikel Arteta called it a proud day for the club after the final whistle (Arsenal.com), while Declan Rice said the togetherness within the squad is "unmatched" right now (Arsenal.com). Full details of everything Arteta had to say in his post-match press conference are up on Arsenal.com for those who missed it (Arsenal.com).
There was plenty of debate after the game about two penalty claims waved away for Liverpool, including one involving Alexander Isak and Arsenal's Jurrien Timber (BBC Sport). Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said he'll be telling his players to go down more easily in future, arguing that referees won't give a penalty otherwise (BBC Sport) (The Guardian). Not everyone agreed Arsenal got away with one, though plenty of debate continues among pundits and fans alike (BBC Sport) (BBC Sport).
On the performance itself, Sky Sports praised what they called a defensive masterclass from Arsenal in ending their Anfield torment (Sky Sports), with BBC Sport pundits highlighting how seamlessly Ezri Konsa has fitted in since his summer move from Aston Villa (BBC Sport). Rice also drew praise for his all-round midfield display, though Danny Murphy suggested he could afford to be a touch more selfish in front of goal (BBC Sport). Rice himself admitted he's enjoying the "anxiety" that comes with being in a genuine title race (BBC Sport). Elsewhere, Noni Madueke was noted for a cheeky swipe at Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during the Arsenal Debrief, alongside more praise for Konsa's impact (Football.London).
On the business side, Arteta is reportedly confident it's only "a matter of time" before Rice commits his future with a new long-term contract, according to the Evening Standard (Evening Standard). Meanwhile, there's a fresh injury concern to keep an eye on as the second international break of the season arrives, with updates on Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba all being monitored (Evening Standard).
With a three-point lead in the title race now banked, Football.London have been comparing Arsenal's next five fixtures with Manchester City's as the picture for the run-in starts to take shape (Football.London). Fans can relive the Anfield win through Arsenal.com's gallery of 40 shots from the game and the full match replay (Arsenal.com) (Arsenal.com).
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