Szoboszlai stunner gives Reds statement victory

DOMINIK Szoboszlai's jaw-dropping free-kick sealed reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a 1-0 victory against last season's runners-up Arsenal.

- By SIMON PEACH

Yesterday's eagerly-anticipated tussle between the title contenders had been heading for a forgettable fourth successive topflight draw between these sides at Anfield.

But Szoboszlai's 30-yard stunner would light up a turgid affair in the 83rd minute and seal Arne Slot's Reds a hard-fought win against Mikel Arteta's Gunners in spectacular fashion.

The makeshift right-back's incredible free-kick kissed the inside of the post as it beat David Raya in front of the Kop, sparking wild celebrations and chants of “champions”.

Liverpool head into the international break top of the Premier League after starting their title defence with three wins and more excitement possibly follows on deadline day.

Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi are in the big-spending Reds' sights on Monday having beaten Arsenal, who will be hoping William Saliba has avoided anything serious after limping off inside five minutes.