Anfield erupted on Sunday night when Dominik Szoboszlai produced a moment of pure genius to give Liverpool a narrow but priceless win over Arsenal.
With the game finely balanced and the clock ticking into the 83rd minute, the Hungarian midfielder stepped up to take a free-kick from well beyond 30 yards. What followed was a strike of sheer perfection—curling, dipping, and flying straight into the back of the net in front of the Kop.
The goal not only secured a 1-0 victory for the Reds but also left Ryan Gravenberch completely spellbound.
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a free-kick that beautiful in my life,” the Dutch midfielder admitted after the game. “The timing, the atmosphere, the way the fans reacted—it was unbelievable. To win like this, in the 83rd minute, against such a strong side, makes it even more special.”
The match itself was as intense as you’d expect from Liverpool versus Arsenal. The Gunners dominated large spells of the first half, pinning Liverpool back with clever movement and midfield rotations, particularly through Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.
Gravenberch acknowledged that Liverpool struggled early on. “In the first half it was really difficult to press them. They always had an answer, always a way out,” he explained.
But after the break, Arne Slot’s side adjusted their approach—changing their pressing system and going man-for-man in midfield. With Szoboszlai tracking Arsenal’s left-back and Ibrahima Konaté pushing further forward, the Reds gained more control of the game.
The tactical tweak worked, and it laid the platform for Szoboszlai’s stunning late winner.
A Perfect Start to the Season
The result means Liverpool head into the September international break as the only Premier League team with a 100% record so far this season.
Having already faced Bournemouth, Newcastle away, and now Arsenal at Anfield, Gravenberch believes these early victories carry extra weight.
“Those are three really tough games,” he said. “To come out with nine points is something we’re very proud of. It gives us a lot of confidence.”
A Goal to Remember
For the fans inside Anfield, Szoboszlai’s free-kick was the kind of moment that will be replayed for years to come. For Gravenberch, it was a strike that left him lost for words—proof of just how much magic the Hungarian brings to this Liverpool team.
And for the Reds as a whole, it wasn’t just three points. It was a statement: this Liverpool side is ready to fight, ready to dazzle, and ready to chase glory again.
