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Mikel Arteta reacts to shock Liverpool stat from Arsenal win amid Andoni Iraola verdict

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Gent, O. (2026, November 2). Mikel Arteta reacts to shock Liverpool stat from Arsenal win amid Andoni Iraola verdict. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-liverpool-shots-arteta-iraola-b1303201.html

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Arsenal secured a historic 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal, marking their first victory there in 14 years. The match was notable for Liverpool failing to register any shots on target, the first time this has occurred since Opta began tracking statistics in 2003. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Liverpool and acknowledged the impressive nature of the shutout while also noting that it felt more competitive during play.

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On Sunday, November 1, Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 in a Premier League match at Anfield, ending Arsenal's 14-year drought of wins at the stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Kai Havertz in the first half, while Liverpool failed to register any shots on target for the first time since Opta began tracking such data in 2003. This victory allowed Arsenal to climb to the top of the Premier League table with a three-point advantage over Manchester City. The match was marred by controversy as Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola argued that his team should have been awarded two penalties, one for a shirt tug on Alexander Isak and another involving Christos Tzolis.

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The Gunners restricted their hosts to no shots on target at Anfield to claim a first victory on Merseyside in 14 years, as Kai Havertz’s strike was enough to secure all three points. uncertain

strike → restrict → points

It was the first time that Liverpool had not registered a shot on target at home since Opta records began in 2003. asserted

records → register → 2003

It was a controversial affair, with Reds boss Iraola claiming that his side should have had two separate penalties, with Jurrien Timber spotted tugging at Alexander Isak’s shirt as he looked to nod the ball home, and then he accused winger Christos Tzolis of a pull back on Cody Gakpo. asserted

he → claim → Gakpo

“I want to give credit to Liverpool, the manner that they played, the way they are set up,” he said. asserted

he → want → that

“To Andoni and what they're doing because they are a top side, and it's very difficult. asserted

it → do → what

“That's why I think winning here deserves even more credit. asserted

winning → think → credit

I didn't know about that stat, but that's incredible. asserted

that → know → stat

“It didn't feel like this to be fair on the pitch because there were very little margins sometimes when they had the opportunity to shoot, and it's a team that shoots a lot. asserted

that → feel → opportunity

So you have to be so good at blocking shots and preventing those spaces for them to get into there.” asserted

them → have → spaces

Next up, the champions face a Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. asserted

champions → face → Prague

Mikel Arteta reacts to shock Liverpool stat from Arsenal win amid Andoni Iraola verdict

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