Liverpool:Arsenal secured a valuable 1-0 victory away against Liverpool in a match held as part of the ninth round of the English Premier League. German player Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a cross delivered in front of the goal by Declan Rice.

According to Iraqi News Agency, with this win, Arsenal moved to 24 points, taking sole possession of the top spot in the league table three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brighton.

Liverpool dominated possession and made several attempts to equalize, though most of their efforts failed to pose a significant threat to goalkeeper David Raya. A notable exception was a shot by German player Florian Wirtz, which struck the crossbar in the 34th minute.

Arsenal, meanwhile, successfully defended their lead by relying on a well-organized defense and counter-attacks, ultimately claiming all three points. Following this defeat, Liverpool remains on 15 points, sitting in fifth place. Arsenal is now preparing to face the Czech side Slavia Prague next Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League, while Liverpool will take on Turkey’s Fenerbahçe on the same day in the same competition.