Arteta: Only A Magic Moment Can Win Liverpool Over Arsenal

JAKARTA - Mikel Arteta rejected Arsenal's 0-1 defeat to Liverpool in the third week of the 2025/2026 Premier League at Anfield, Sunday, August 31, 2025.

He emphasized that the Reds' victory occurred because there were magical things, aka luck.

Indeed, the Gunners' defeat at Anfield ended the start of the season with a 100 percent win, but Arteta's team showed solidity and organization before Dominik Szoboszlai's winning goal through a long-range free-kick at the last minute.

"Nothing distinguishes the two teams. It is only determined by individual errors or magical moments," Arteta said after the match.

Furthermore, the Spanish manager is confident that Arsenal has shown signs of progress.

The London Cannons managed to trouble Liverpool, which rarely happened at Anfield. It's just a matter of how Arsenal learn how to win big matches.

"You can't dominate here for 90 minutes, it's impossible. At the end of the game, I said we have to find a way to win these big games."

"You have to score a goal when you have the ball. We are much better than last year, much better, but we have to score if we want to win the game."

"I'm very disappointed with the result, but I'm very proud of my players. You have to take a lot of positives from this game."

"I've never seen Liverpool at home suffer like they experienced against us," said Arteta.

Arsenal had a number of chances, especially in the first half. Noni Madueke was seen twice as a hassle for Liverpool's defense.

His first attempt by volley from a corner kick was countered by goalkeeper Total Beker.

Madueke then escaped on the right after receiving a pass from David Daya. However, his left foot shot could still be blocked by the Reds defender.

Liverpool could actually score in the 60th minute through Hugo Ekitike after using Florian Wirtz's volley. However, the goal was disallowed because the striker was offside first.

A single goal came from Szoboszlai's leg which shook David Raya's goal net with a direct free shot.