# Havertz fires Arsenal to 1-0 win at Anfield to end 14-year wait

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/internacional-en/havertz-fires-arsenal-to-1-0-win-at-anfield-to-end-14-year-wait/
- Published: 2026-11-01T20:52:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T20:58:14+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Internacional
- Tags: Arsenal, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta

## Key points

- Kai Havertz marcou o único golo da vitória do Arsenal por 1-0 em Anfield.
- A vitória põe fim a uma espera de 14 anos sem ganhar no estádio do Liverpool.
- Havertz dedicou o triunfo a Declan Rice, autor da assistência, e a equipa resistiu à pressão na segunda parte.

## Article

Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal won 1-0 at Liverpool’s Anfield, a result that ends a 14-year wait for a victory at the Reds’ home ground.

At the end of the match, the striker dedicated the win to his team-mate Declan Rice, who provided the assist for the goal.

## A strong start and a resilient second half

The match began at a high tempo, with Havertz finishing close to the opposition goal to put Arsenal ahead early on. Despite intense pressure from Liverpool in the second half, Mikel Arteta’s side showed resilience and protected their lead until the final whistle.

“This means a lot to the whole football club, and it’s crazy that it has been 14 years. We are all happy that we gave them this today,” Havertz said after the match.

## Rice with the assist and Arsenal back on top

The striker stressed the importance of Rice’s assist, saying that “90% of the goal belongs to Declan Rice”, and highlighted the teamwork between the players.

With this win, Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League table, three points ahead of [Manchester City](https://apitofinal.pt/nacional/manchester-city-perde-pontos-pela-primeira-vez-frente-ao-aston-villa/).

The Gunners showed fighting spirit and unity, qualities that Arteta has sought to cultivate in the team. The win at Anfield is a sign that Arsenal are ready for the challenges the season still holds, and the fans are celebrating a milestone in the club’s recent history.