Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to go three points clear at EPL summit

Arsenal edged Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield Sunday to open a three-point lead atop the Premier League. Kai Havertz tapped in Declan Rice's low cross in the first half for the only goal, and Mikel Arteta's side held firm despite second-half pressure to secure a massive away win.

The result capitalizes on Manchester City's shock 1-0 home loss to Brighton Saturday—City's second straight league defeat. Arsenal now sit on 24 points from nine games, three clear of City (21) and nine ahead of Liverpool (15). It's the first time since 2007-08 that Arsenal have led the table this late after nine matches.

For the millions of Nigerian fans who structure weekends around EPL fixtures, this shifts the title narrative significantly. Arsenal's defensive solidity—five clean sheets in nine—looks championship-grade. City's unexpected vulnerability (zero points from two games) opens a genuine race. Liverpool, now nine points back, likely need a miracle run to re-enter contention.

With the international break next, the table won't change for two weeks. When play resumes, Arsenal host Chelsea while City travel to Brighton—who just beat them. Can Arteta's side maintain this defensive steel against London rivals, or will City's firepower inevitably close the gap?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/epl-table-arsenal-defeat-liverpool-1-0-to-go-3pts-clear-of-man-city/