Arsenal end Anfield drought as Alisson’s mistake proves costly: Liverpool player ratings reveal whose Gunner shone
Havertz decides the contest
Havertz gave Arsenal the lead in the first half after Alisson misplaced a pass. The forward scored the match’s only goal, then contributed by linking play and working hard off the ball.
His goal followed a difficult couple of matches, and he received a rating of 7. Noni Madueke helped create the opening, but his influence faded as the game progressed; he was also rated 6.
Alisson error proves decisive
Alisson’s poor pass allowed Arsenal to take the lead, earning the Liverpool goalkeeper a rating of 4. He later produced a strong save to deny Christos Tzolis, but Liverpool could not recover from the mistake.
Liverpool had chances to get back into the match. Alexis Mac Allister was well placed to meet a cross from Milos Kerkez but did not score, while Florian Wirtz struck the crossbar with a free-kick.
Arsenal earn strong defensive marks
Ezri Konsa and Riccardo Calafiori each received an 8 for their work in Arsenal’s defence. Konsa continued his recent good form, while Calafiori focused on defending rather than making his usual forward runs.
David Raya was rated 7 after making an important clearance. Myles Lewis-Skelly, who replaced Bruno Guimaraes after 62 minutes, also earned a 7 for helping Arsenal settle as Liverpool pushed for an equaliser.
Ratings reflect user votes
Guimaraes was involved in the move that led to the goal and earned a rating of 6 before leaving shortly after the hour. Viktor Gyokeres came on for Havertz in the 84th minute and received a 6.
The ratings are averages of BBC Sport user submissions. Voting had closed by the time the displayed scores were shown.
Key points
- Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal won at Anfield.
- Alisson’s misplaced pass led to Havertz’s first-half goal.
- Konsa and Calafiori each received a rating of 8.
- The displayed ratings are averages of BBC Sport user votes.