
The 4th Official
·31 August 2025
Szoboszlai Gets 8.5, Salah With 6 | Liverpool Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Arsenal

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·31 August 2025
Liverpool entertained Arsenal at Anfield earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a bright start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Dominik Szoboszlai finally broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute with a great strike as Arne Slot’s men earned an impressive 1-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player performed during the clash against the Gunners.
He made one solid save at the back and earned an important clean sheet this evening.
RB: Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.5/10
Szoboszlai performed his defensive duties well and scored the only goal of the game with a sublime free-kick in the 83rd minute.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
He put his foot through the ball when needed and did enough to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 7/10
Van Dijk was a rock at the back and was good on the ball as well.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 31, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LB: Milos Kerkez – 7.5/10
He cleared the danger when needed and put in a much-improved display at left-back.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10
Gravenberch was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.
CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 6.5/10
He earned the ball back twice during the game and was replaced after the hour mark.
RW: Mohamed Salah – 6/10
Salah struggled to get into the flow of the game and never looked like he would score.
CAM: Florian Wirtz – 7.5/10
He linked up play well with others around him, but there was no goal for him.
LW: Cody Gakpo – 7/10
Gakpo managed to shine at times in the opponent’s half but failed to register a goal.
ST: Hugo Ekitike – 6/10
He struggled to threaten the Arsenal goal and was substituted in the 78th minute.
Substitutes:
CM: Curtis Jones – 7/10
Jones gave Liverpool more control at the centre of the park.
CB: Joe Gomez – 7/10
He was a solid presence at the back.
His impact on the game was minimal.