LIVERPOOL 0 ARSENAL 1 Kai Havertz's first-half goal proved enough as Arsenal secured their first Premier League victory at Anfield since 2012, moving three points clear at the top of the table.
The Gunners produced a defensive masterclass to repel sustained Liverpool pressure. Liverpool appealed for a penalty in the 21st minute when Jürrien Timber was adjudged to have pulled Alexander Isak's shirt, but the decision stood.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was booked for time-wasting in the 92nd minute as his side closed out the victory.
The result came four days after Arsenal's Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of League Two Fleetwood Town, a defeat manager Mikel Arteta suggested could spur his side on.
Dominik Szoboszlai acknowledged fine margins were at play, stating Liverpool would need to adapt going forward.
Arsenal travelled to Anfield having been criticised for their lack of creativity in a previous away win at Nottingham Forest, but this time ground out a result against a Liverpool side that dominated possession but could not find a way through.
The win extends Arsenal's unbeaten run in Premier League away games and reinforces their status as title contenders, with Mikel Arteta's side now three points clear at the summit with nine games played.
