Reds pip Arsenal, City rocked by Brighton as West Ham win

Champions Liverpool struck an early-season title blow against rivals Arsenal in a 1-0 Premier League victory at Anfield on Sunday thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free kick in the dying minutes.

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Szoboszlai struck in the 83rd minute after Martin Zubimendi’s costly foul on Curtis Jones, unleashing a shot from 25 yards out that ricocheted in off the inside of the post, which had the Liverpool fans chanting “Champions!”

With both teams winning their opening two games, the afternoon was a chance to set an early tone for the season, but it appeared to be heading for a goalless draw in a game billed as a battle between titans.

Liverpool's summer signing Hugo Ekitike thought he had broken the deadlock in the second half when he bundled in the ball after goalkeeper David Raya fumbled Florian Wirtz’s shot. But VAR showed Cody Gakpo was offside in the buildup.

BRIGHTON STUN MAN CITY: Manchester City blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the season.

City striker Erling Haaland marked his 100th Premier League appearance with his 88th goal in the competition since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.

But the 25-year-old’s third goal this season wasn't enough to help Pep Guardiola’s side bounce back from last weekend's 2-0 home defeat against Tottenham.