Arsenal’s long‑awaited triumph at Liverpool’s fortress arrived on 1 November 2026, when the Gunners edged the hosts 1‑0 at Anfield to claim top spot in the Premier League. The decisive moment unfolded in the 16th minute: a low centre from Declan Rice on the right flank slipped between Alisson and the Liverpool back line, finding Kai Havertz at the back post. Havertz, who had been denied a goal earlier in the season, calmly slotted the ball home, delivering Arsenal their first league win at Anfield in fourteen years.
Beyond the immediate impact on the table, the strike carried historic weight. The goal marked Havertz’s 46th in the Premier League, a tally that eclipses the previous record held by former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündoğan, who finished his English career with 45 goals. At 27, Havertz has now become the competition’s all‑time leading German scorer, a milestone that resonated strongly in German sporting circles. Media outlets in Germany praised the achievement, noting that Havertz’s consistency across his spells at Chelsea and now Arsenal underscores his evolution from a promising talent to a decisive figure in one of the world’s toughest leagues.
Arsenal’s defensive resilience complemented the breakthrough.
