In the ninth round of the English Premier League, Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, producing unique statistical highlights.
According to the Squawka network, Liverpool did not have a single shot on target during the match. This marks the second consecutive clash between the teams where the Merseysiders failed to hit the target. The last time Liverpool managed to direct a shot on goal against Arsenal was in August 2025 from a free-kick taken by Dominik Szoboszlai. Additionally, in the first half, the home side had 28 touches in Arsenal's penalty area, a record against the Gunners since the 2008/2009 season.
Statistics from Opta highlight a home crisis for the Merseysiders, as Liverpool has scored only 4 goals in five matches at Anfield in this Premier League season. This matches the club's worst record for this period, equalling their performance from the 1913/1914 and 2012/2013 seasons.
In contrast, Arsenal ended their winless streak at Anfield, which had lasted since 2012. After nine rounds, the London side has accumulated 24 points. The last time they began a season this strongly was in the 2022/2023 campaign. Arsenal has only started a season stronger than this in the 2004/2005 and 2007/2008 seasons, where they recorded 25 points.
