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Arsenal edges Liverpool 1-0, Carragher praises Declan Rice as top midfielder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:57 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Arsenal edges Liverpool 1-0, Carragher praises Declan Rice as top midfielder

Summary

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal after a setup from Declan Rice. Jamie Carragher labeled Rice as the best midfielder in the Premier League, highlighting his commanding performance and Arsenal's defensive strength. The win puts Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. They will next face Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday before returning to league action against Hull this weekend.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal wins 1-0 against Liverpool at Anfield.
•Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match.
•Declan Rice provided the assist and was named Player of the Match.
•Arsenal now sits on 24 points after nine matches.
•Next, Arsenal will play Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

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6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher claims Declan Rice is 'by a long way' the best midfielder in the Premier League after Arsenal beat Liverpool

What they're saying

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Jamie Carragher has heaped massive praise on Declan Rice following Arsenal's hard-fought 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield. The former defender confidently described the England international as the best midfielder in the Premier League by a considerable distance after another commanding midfield performance.
— Yahoo Sports

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