Liverpool struggles as Arsenal holds on for 1-0 victory at Anfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Liverpool faced a challenging match against Arsenal, ultimately losing 1-0 at Anfield on November 1. Andoni Iraola's side exhibited determination but were unable to convert their chances into goals. A key moment arose when Alexander Isak was pulled back during a free kick, with Iraola suggesting Isak should have gone to ground to win a penalty. The loss leaves Liverpool nine points behind the league leaders, maintaining pressure on their title aspirations.
- •Liverpool loses 1-0 to Arsenal at Anfield.
- •Andoni Iraola comments on missed penalty opportunities.
- •Liverpool is now nine points off the league leaders.
- •Isak's non-diving incident raises questions about penalty calls.
- •Iraola praises his team's effort despite the loss.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola to tell Alexander Isak to go to ground next time as Liverpool denied 'clear penalty' in Arsenal loss
"Andoni Iraola was out-scrapped by his old pal as Mikel Arteta as Liverpool scratched and clawed but couldn't find an equalizer in a tight and tense 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
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