Rice: Arsenal's win at Anfield strengthens title defense hopes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice emphasized that the team's 1-0 victory at Anfield, their first Premier League win there in 14 years, bolsters their confidence in defending the title. The win, achieved through strong organization and resilience, positions Arsenal three points clear at the top of the EPL standings, ahead of Manchester City. Rice noted that maintaining performance levels is key as the team aims to sustain their lead throughout the season. This victory also marks a historic moment, as Arsenal became the first team to prevent Liverpool from registering a shot on target at Anfield in Premier League history. The team's focus remains on continuing to secure points as they progress through the season.
- •Arsenal ends 14-year winless run at Anfield with 1-0 victory.
- •Declan Rice highlights team confidence in title defense.
- •Arsenal leads EPL standings, three points ahead of Manchester City.
- •Historic performance: first team to deny Liverpool a shot on target at home.
- •Focus on winning games to maintain season momentum.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice says Arsenal title defence belief boosted by historic Anfield win
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Rice: Liverpool win boosts Arsenal’s hopes of title defence
"Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said ending a 14-year winless Premier League run at Anfield strengthened confidence they can retain their title but stressed the players will not get carried away. The 1-0 victory not only ended a barren spell stretching back to 2012 but also took Mikel Arteta – who played in the last team to win at Liverpool in the league – back to the top of the table, three points ahead of Manchester City and nine ahead of their fifth-placed opponents.
"Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the table following their win at Liverpool on Sunday
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 3:29 PMDeclan Rice says Arsenal title defence belief boosted by historic Anfield win
Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the table following their win at Liverpool on Sunday
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 2:49 PMRice: Liverpool win boosts Arsenal’s hopes of title defence
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said ending a 14-year winless Premier League run at Anfield strengthened confidence they can retain their title but stressed the players will not get carried away. The 1-0 victory not only ended a barren spell stretching back to 2012 but also took Mikel Arteta – who played in the last team to win at Liverpool in the league – back to the top of the table, three points ahead of Manchester City and nine ahead of their fifth-placed opponents.
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