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'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama

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'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama. (2026, November 1). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/football-arsenal-ends-anfield-drought-liverpool-var-drama/107334968

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Arsenal won against Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, ending a 14-year drought there. The match was marked by controversy over missed calls, particularly when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt but no penalty was awarded despite Arsenal having 50 cameras for VAR assistance. This victory extends Arsenal’s lead to three points above Manchester City in the Premier League table.
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Story summary

Arsenal secured their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years by defeating Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday, November 1. The match, which was marred by VAR drama and a contentious incident involving Alexis Mac Allister, saw Kai Havertz score the only goal of the game in the 16th minute. Arsenal's victory came despite several injury concerns, including Bukayo Saka and William Saliba being unavailable. The win propels Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table, two points better off after nine games compared to their title-winning campaign last season. Manager Mikel Arteta, who was captain during Arsenal's previous Anfield victory in 2012, saw his team overcome a challenging test at one of football’s most intimidating venues.

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📰 Arsenal Wins Against Liverpool
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Arsenal EPL Liverpool Manchester City Premier League

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Arsenal ORG · 3× Liverpool GPE · 3× Alexander Isak PERSON · 1× EPL ORG · 1× Hull City ORG · 1× Jurrien Timber PERSON · 1× Kai Havertz PERSON · 1× Manchester City ORG · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

Narrative

Arsenal ends 14-year Anfield drought against Liverpool in match marred by VAR drama In short: Arsenal has claimed a 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, its first victory at the Merseyside venue since 2012. Kai Havertz put the reigning Premier League champions ahead in the 16th minute before Liverpool were denied a first-half penalty despite a clear shirt pull from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01
2026-11-01 · ABC News (AU)
'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama · assertive framing

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Arsenal ends 14-year Anfield drought against Liverpool in match marred by VAR drama In short: Arsenal has claimed a 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, its first victory at the Merseyside venue since 2012. Kai Havertz put the reigning Premier League champions ahead in the 16th minute before Liverpool were denied a first-half penalty despite a clear shirt pull from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak. asserted
Liverpool → end → Isak
Arsenal now holds a three-point lead ahead of Manchester City at the top of the EPL table and faces Hull City at home next weekend. asserted
Arsenal → hold → home
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