Liverpool vs Arsenal 2025: Szoboszlai’s Free-Kick Magic at Anfield

Man, what a game. Liverpool just keep rolling, don’t they? Another Premier League win—this time a cagey 1-0 over Arsenal at Anfield, August 31st, 2025. If you blinked, you might’ve missed it, but Dominik Szoboszlai dropped an absolute bomb of a free-kick in the 83rd minute. That was the decider. Not too shabby for a “narrow win,” huh?

First Half: Chess, Not Checkers

Honestly, the first half was kind of a tactical snoozefest, unless you’re the type who loves watching defensive clinics. Both teams played it safe. Arsenal tried to pass Liverpool to death, but Van Dijk just stood there like Gandalf saying, “You shall not pass.” Salah almost made Raya pay for a sloppy ball, but the shot went wide. Arsenal kept swinging in set pieces, but… nothing doing.

Arsenal’s Frustration

Things went sideways for Arsenal when Saliba hobbled off late in the first half. Never a good sign. Ekitike thought he’d bagged one after the break—cue the celebrations—only for the offside flag to ruin the party. They had spells of control, but that final touch? MIA.

Szoboszlai Steals the Show

So, 83rd minute—Liverpool finally get a decent free-kick after Jones gets clipped like 30 yards out. Szoboszlai steps up, and you can just feel something’s coming. Bang. He curls it top bins, Raya’s flying but he’s got no chance. Anfield goes wild, Szoboszlai’s loving it, and suddenly Liverpool are staring at another three points.

The Run-In and What’s Next

Arteta threw everyone forward at the end—Gyökeres, Eze, the kitchen sink—but Liverpool’s defense just shut it down. They’re three games in, three wins, still top of the table. As for Arsenal? They need to sort themselves out, especially in big games like this. Consistency and a bit of magic up front wouldn’t hurt.

Wrap-Up

So yeah, Liverpool nicked it thanks to one ridiculous Szoboszlai free-kick. Statement win, if you ask me. Arsenal? Just a rough night—injuries, wasted chances, more “what ifs.” It’s early days, but these are the kind of results that can make or break a title race. And if Szoboszlai keeps hitting them like that, Liverpool fans might as well start dreaming.

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