Liverpool go top after stunning free-kick sinks Arsenal | OneFootball

This Sunday, Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the third round of the English Championship at Anfield. Szoboszlai scored the only goal of the match from a free kick late in the second half.

The victory puts Liverpool at the top of the competition. With nine points, the team led by Arne Slot is the only one maintaining a 100% record in the tournament. Arsenal, on the other hand, is in third place with six points.

Both teams will return to the field after the FIFA Date, for the English Championship. On the 13th, Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium at 8:30 AM (Brasília time). Meanwhile, Liverpool will visit Burnley on the 14th at 10 AM at Turf Moor.

The goals of the match

At 15 minutes into the second half, Ekitike found the net for Liverpool, but the referee saw Gakpo in an offside position in the play and disallowed what would have been the first goal of the game.

Only at 37 minutes did Liverpool manage to open the scoring. In a long-distance free kick, Szoboszlai struck powerfully into the right corner of David Raya. The goalkeeper tried to reach it but saw the ball hit the post and settle in the back of the net.

📊 Other Premier League results this Sunday

⚽ Brighton 2 x 1 Manchester City⚽ Nottingham Forest 0 x 3 West Ham.

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