In a spectacular showdown at Anfield, Liverpool took a significant step in the Premier League title race, beating Arsenal 1-0 thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s incredible free kick.

The highly anticipated clash between these top contenders had been teetering toward a lackluster fourth consecutive draw, with both teams struggling to create clear chances in the first half.

However, the match took a sudden turn in the 83rd minute when Szoboszlai, who surprisingly started the game as a right back, unleashed a powerful curling shot from over 30 yards out, leaving Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya helpless.

The decisive moment followed shortly after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced Eberechi Eze for his debut, but the newcomer couldn’t spark any immediate impact.

With this victory, Liverpool heads into the international break sitting atop the Premier League, boasting a perfect start with three wins out of three. Meanwhile, transfer rumors swirl as the deadline approaches, with Liverpool reportedly eyeing Alexander Isak and Marc Guéhi.

Arsenal fans hold their breath as well, hoping that William Saliba’s early exit due to injury isn't serious. He limped off after a challenge against Hugo Ekitike and was replaced by summer signing Cristhian Mosquera.

The match was marked by a physical style of play that lacked creativity, and VAR saw a shake-up as John Brooks took over after an earlier mistake in another match.

Early attempts from both sides also failed to yield results. Cody Gakpo's long-range effort slipped past the post, while Arsenal's Noni Madueke caused trouble for Liverpool's left back with several corners, one of which led to a smart save from Alisson.

It wasn’t until the 60th minute that the action intensified. Florian Wirtz's shot was nearly disastrous for Raya, who struggled to control it. Ekitike pounced on the rebound, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Liverpool ramped up their efforts, with Gakpo's attempts blocked and Raya narrowly preventing a dangerous cross from Salah from reaching Wirtz.

Arteta turned to experience during the closing stages, bringing on Martin Ødegaard and Eze, aiming to stir more creativity and urgency.

With Liverpool losing Ibrahima Konaté to injury and running out of ideas, a flash of brilliance from Szoboszlai turned the game around. After a foul by Martín Zubimendi on Curtis Jones, Szoboszlai stepped up for a free kick, expertly finding the top-left corner.

As the crowd erupted, Arsenal pressed for an equalizer, with Eze’s penalty shout against Joe Gomez going unanswered and Konaté’s substitute stopping Viktor Gyökeres from connecting with a late cross.

With record signing Wirtz limping off towards the end, Arsenal’s hopes for a comeback faded, leaving Liverpool to secure a crucial three points as they aim for title glory this season.