{
  "id": 17700521,
  "title": "Arsenal show true colours at Anfield after Fleetwood humiliation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/arsenal-show-true-colours-at-anfield-after-fleetwood-humiliation-17700521",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T22:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/02/arsenal-show-true-colours-at-anfield-after-fleetwood-humiliation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal displayed remarkable determination at Anfield following their narrow escape against Fleetwood in the League Cup, as they secured a historic 1-0 victory over Liverpool. After being humiliated in the penalty shootout, Arsenal's confidence seemed shaken. However, four days later, the Gunners showcased their resilience as they held Liverpool at bay and claimed their first league win at Anfield in 14 years, moving three points clear at the top of the table.\n\nKai Havertz's 16th-minute goal proved decisive, overpowering Liverpool's relentless attacks and 16 goal attempts. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former Arsenal player who won 2-1 at Anfield in 2012, praised his team's performance, stating that the players deserved credit for their resilience and determination.\n\nLiverpool, seeking a third league win to close the gap to Arsenal, responded well to going behind with Florian Wirtz's free-kick and Alexis Mac Allister's header. However, they could not break through Arsenal's robust defense. The hosts also felt they should have been awarded a penalty when Jurrien Timber made contact with Alexander Isak's shirt, but Liverpool's manager, Andoni Iraola, disagreed, stating that Isak simply could not head the ball due to the shirt grab.\n\nDespite the setback, Liverpool manager Iraola praised his players' reaction to being down 1-0, noting their strong performance in the first half and their continued push. He acknowledged that Arsenal was in a strong position but emphasized that the season was just beginning, and there were many games to come.",
  "summary": "The Gunners' defence looked fully restored as they held Liverpool at bay in a gritty 1-0 win at Anfield, despite facing 16 goal attempts.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Arsenal survive to secure first win at Anfield in 14 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/arsenal-survive-to-secure-first-win-at-anfield-in-14-years",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Arsenal show true colours at Anfield after Fleetwood humiliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/arsenal-show-true-colours-at-anfield-after-fleetwood-humiliation",
        "published": "2026-11-01T20:14:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Arsenal show true colours at Anfield after Fleetwood humiliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/arsenal-show-true-colours-at-anfield-after-fleetwood-humiliation-17693382",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:08:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}