Roy Keane declared Liverpool "the team to beat" following their 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield. The former Manchester United captain praised the Reds' ability to secure three crucial points against title rivals despite not playing at their swashbuckling best.
Keane highlighted Liverpool's championship mentality after the match. "It's the sign of a good team that you win football matches when you're not at your best," he said on Sky Sports. "That's what champions do and that's what they've done."
Szoboszlai's stunning winner
Dominik Szoboszlai's thunderous free-kick seven minutes from time secured Liverpool's third consecutive Premier League victory this season. The Hungarian midfielder found the net from 32 yards out, according to The i, prompting Gary Neville to comment: "He has no right to score from there."
Liverpool struggled to break down Arsenal's defence for much of the contest. The i reports that the Reds failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, with Arsenal looking comfortable before the interval.
Tactical disruptions
Arsenal's defensive plans were disrupted early when William Saliba suffered an injury within five minutes, The i reports. The setback forced Mikel Arteta to reorganise his backline against Liverpool's attacking threats.
Szoboszlai was playing out of his usual position at right-back due to Jeremie Frimpong's injury, according to The i and GBNews. Despite the positional change, the Hungarian delivered the match-winning moment that maintains Liverpool's perfect start under Arne Slot.
Sources used: "GBNews", "Daily Star", "The i", "Mirror"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
