Szoboszlai’s late free-kick seals Liverpool win over Arsenal
Dominik Szoboszlai struck a late free-kick to lift Liverpool above Arsenal.
The goal left Anfield buzzing and Arsenal short on chances.
The midfield duel became a study in patience and pressure.
Arsenal pressed high, inviting counter threats.
Liverpool absorbed the pressure and moved the ball through tight rotations.
Szoboszlai stayed central and produced the decisive moment with the final set piece.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had been recalled by Klopp but stayed on the bench.
Szoboszlai said he would not have taken the set piece if Alexander-Arnold had remained.
Arne Slot called the moment a needed spark.
It capped a game of few chances and plenty of nerve.
For Arsenal, questions about pressing and buildup remained.
Could the press be sharpened to trap steadier buildups?
Did the fullbacks offer enough width to invite overloads?
Where does the midfield pivot sit between tempo and risk?
The league stays open, and Spurs and City will note the gaps.
This stings less than the reality of late window misses for Arsenal.
Manchester United and City will point to similar moments and call it fine margins.
The night will haunt some decisions, but it can sharpen a clearly needed plan.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool