Szob stunner sends Gunners packing

IT IS probably a bit too early to call it a Goal of the Season contender.

- by JOHN CROSS

But Dominik Szoboszlai's sensational match-winner did feel like a defining moment even after just three games.

There was a deafening roar inside Anfield at the final whistle to greet Liverpool's win because every fan will know just how much it means.

Liverpool had to grind it out. It was ugly at times. Turgid and instantly forgettable, other than Szoboszlai's magnificent late free-kick.

But it was no wonder the Kop sang “Champions, champions” over and over again. This wonderful old stadium knows what it takes to win titles - and Liverpool have got it in abundance.

Liverpool have been nowhere near their best in any of their opening three games but they have got maximum points on the board because each time they have dug deep, fought and emerged victorious.

There is no better example of that spirit than Szoboszlai because the elegant, stylish midfielder suddenly finds himself at right-back.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold gone and Jeremie Frimpong injured, Szoboszlai is doing a job for the team. His distribution and quality means he has always got time and space on the ball.