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Liverpool v Arsenal live: David Raya points to new Premier League ball as Gary Neville questions Gunners’ mentality

Last season’s champions Liverpool and runners-up Arsenal meet in a blockbuster clash at Anfield

Richard Jolly
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,Chris Wilson
Monday 01 September 2025 01:00 EDT
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Arsenal 'have to find something' in attack - Arteta on Liverpool clash

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning free-kick as Liverpool beat Arsenal in an early-season showdown between two Premier League title contenders.

The Gunners were hit by an early blow in the first half when William Saliba went off injured and had to be replaced by Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera. But despite the setback, the visitors were bright and positive at the home of the champions, creating some promising attacks primarily through right winger Noni Madueke in the early exchanges.

In what was at times a scrappy first 45 minutes, Liverpool had a golden chance to score when Virgil van Dijk intercepted a slack pass by Arsenal keeper David Raya, but Alexis Mac Allister’s eventual shot was blocked, as the first half ended goalless.

The second half was equally closely fought, until Szoboszlai’s late free-kick from range gave Liverpool the lead. And despite the arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman late in the piece, Liverpool held on.

Follow reaction to Liverpool v Arsenal in the Premier League blow.

Pundits criticise Arsenal’s approach after crucial Premier League defeat to Liverpool

Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have criticised Arsenal’s approach after the Gunners sunk to a late defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

Despite controlling large parts of the game, Arsenal went on to lose 1-0 thanks to a superb Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, with the Hungarian’s effort cannoning in off the post from 32 yards.

Arsenal once again failed to win a big game, with the Gunners now having failed to win any away matches against either Liverpool or Manchester City during Mikel Arteta’s tenure.

Pundits criticise Arsenal’s approach after crucial Premier League defeat to Liverpool

Neville, Keane and Carragher questioned the way Arsenal played as the Gunners were beaten by a brilliant Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 06:00

When does the transfer window close and what time is the deadline?

Today marks transfer deadline day, with a number of big moves still to be completed.

Several clubs have made notable additions between now and the end of last season, with a mini-window that opened up ahead of the Club World Cup facilitating moves for players including Matheus Cunha, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rayan Cherki among others.

And the transfers have ramped up since the window re-opened on 16 June, with moves for Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres reaching into £60m territory while Liverpool paid a club-record £100m for Florian Wirtz, with that deal potentially becoming a Premier League record.

Almost every club in the Premier League remains keen on at least one addition before the end of the window, with the deadline to secure the last few deals fast approaching.

Here’s everything you need to know about the final days of the transfer window:

When does the transfer window close and what time is the deadline?

The summer transfer window will slam shut in September, meaning clubs only have limited time to make more signings
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 05:00

James Milner dedicates Brighton goal to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota

James Milner celebrated his first Premier League goal in six years with a tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota as the veteran midfielder equalised for Brighton against Manchester City.

The 39-year-old, who had come on as a second-half substitute, converted his penalty past City goalkeeper James Trafford before sitting on the turf and replicating Jota’s trademark “video game” celebration.

Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in July. Milner attended Jota’s funeral in Portugal and, at the beginning of this season, changed his shirt number at Brighton from 6 to 20, the number Jota wore at Liverpool, and which has now been retired by the club.

James Milner dedicates Brighton goal to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota

Milner became the second-oldest scorer in Premier League history and dedicated the goal to his ‘great friend’ Jota
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 04:00

Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off

Chelsea have cancelled Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munichafter Liam Delap was ruled out for “six to eight weeks” following their controversial 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby, and after head coach Enzo Maresca initially refused to rule out the club reentering the transfer market with just over 48 hours of the window remaining, the decision has been taken to inform Bayern that Jackson will be staying.

However, PA understands that the 24-year-old, who has already landed in Germany, is furious with the club’s U-turn.

Chris Wilson1 September 2025 03:00

Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to ‘keep their word’ in bombshell transfer statement

Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow him to leave before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The 28-year-old posted on Instagram claiming the club has “significantly changed its position” having previously “put in writing” that he could depart should a fair offer be made.

Newcastle had an offer of £35million plus add-ons rejected earlier in August for the forward who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.

Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to ‘keep their word’ in bombshell transfer statement

The striker claimed in an Instagram post that the club agreed earlier in the summer that he could leave if a fair offer was made
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 02:00

When does the transfer window close and what time is the deadline?

Transfer deadline day is fast approaching with a number of big moves still to be completed.

Several clubs have made notable additions between now and the end of last season, with a mini-window that opened up ahead of the Club World Cup facilitating moves for players including Matheus Cunha, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rayan Cherki among others.

And the transfers have ramped up since the window re-opened on 16 June, with moves for Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres reaching into £60m territory while Liverpool paid a club-record £100m for Florian Wirtz, with that deal potentially becoming a Premier League record.

Almost every club in the Premier League remains keen on at least one addition before the end of the window, with the deadline to secure the last few deals fast approaching.

Here’s everything you need to know about the final days of the transfer window:

When does the transfer window close and what time is the deadline?

The summer transfer window will slam shut in September, meaning clubs only have limited time to make more signings
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 01:00

Joao Pedro elevates Chelsea past Fulham but VAR farce prompts vital question

A comfortable win for Chelsea in the end over London rivals Fulham, but the jarring feeling from yet another Premier League game was the influence of VAR.

At each painstaking moment, a referee blows his whistle and signals his intent to use a pitchside monitor, a little bit of enthusiasm dies inside each supporter.

And yet again, here at Stamford Bridge, the joy and delight of 18-year-old academy product Joshua King, seconds after putting his club in front against their bitter rivals, was extinguished.

Joao Pedro elevates Chelsea past Fulham but VAR farce prompts vital question

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez struck for the Blues, but VAR made another decisive impact on a Premier League contest with two controversial incidents
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 00:00

Man City vulnerabilities resurface in second shock defeat in a row

Brajan Gruda rolled home a dramatic late winner as Brighton roared back to stun Manchester City with a thrilling 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium.

Seagulls midfielder Gruda raced clear to calmly finish in the 89th minute after fellow substitute James Milner became the second-oldest scorer in Premier League history by converting a penalty against his former club.

Erling Haaland stabbed City into a first-half lead on his 100th English top-flight appearance but also failed to capitalise on a host of other openings.

Man City vulnerabilities resurface in second shock defeat in a row

Brighton’s Brajan Gruda added to James Milner’s penalty equaliser after Erling Haaland opened the scoring
Chris Wilson31 August 2025 23:00

Manchester United tell a familiar, worrying tale despite last-gasp win over Burnley

Ruben Amorim sat back in his dugout, feet up, looking drained. Then he turned to face the supporters. After opting not to watch 26 penalties at Grimsby, Manchester United’s fate came down to one against Burnley. Amorim didn’t see this, either. Bruno Fernandes, looking rather less nervous than his manager, drilled it under Martin Dubravka for a 97th-minute decider. United, the club that sing about having won “the lot”, had finally won a game this season.

They did it the hard way; perhaps the ludicrous way. Yet in a tale of penalties, missed at Grimsby and revoked in Manchester, there came a reminder that Fernandes has the mettle and mentality required. He had converted twice in the shootout at Blundell Park but blazed over at Fulham last week.

Man Utd tell a familiar, worrying tale despite last-gasp win over Burnley

Man United 3-2 Burnley: Red Devils leave it late to win at Old Trafford after crashing out of the Carabao Cup to Grimsby
Chris Wilson31 August 2025 22:30

Liverpool 2025/26 Champions League fixtures: Opponents revealed after nightmare league phase draw

Liverpool have learned their upcoming Champions League opponents after the league phase draw and will welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid back to Anfield in a blockbuster draw for the six-time European champions.

Arne Slot’s side topped the Champions League standings after last year’s inaugural league phase, but their European campaign ultimately ended in disappointment after a quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.

It remained a memorable year for the Reds, of course, as they lifted the Premier League title for just the second time in 30 years, which can add to Liverpool’s belief as they return to the Champions League under Slot.

Nightmare Liverpool Champions League fixtures revealed after 2025/26 draw

The Premier League champions reached the quarter-finals last season, where they lost on penalties to PSG
Chris Wilson31 August 2025 22:00

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