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'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama

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'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama. (2026, November 1). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/football-arsenal-ends-anfield-drought-liverpool-var-drama/107334968

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Arsenal won against Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, ending a 14-year drought there. The match was marked by controversy over missed calls, particularly when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt but no penalty was awarded despite Arsenal having 50 cameras for VAR assistance. This victory extends Arsenal’s lead to three points above Manchester City in the Premier League table.
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On Sunday, November 1, Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in a pivotal Premier League match, ending Arsenal's 14-year drought of winning at the iconic stadium. The sole goal was scored by Kai Havertz in the first half. Despite Liverpool dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities, goalkeeper David Raya made crucial saves to keep them scoreless, marking the first time since Opta records began in 2003 that Liverpool failed to register a shot on target at home. This victory saw Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League table with three points ahead of Manchester City, who lost their match against Brighton. The result also fueled debate over potential missed penalty calls involving Alexander Isak and Christos Tzolis, adding controversy to an already significant game for both teams' seasons.

Written for “Arsenal Beats Liverpool” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 35 other(s) covering the same event.

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Arsenal EPL Liverpool Manchester City Premier League

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Arsenal ORG · 3× Liverpool ORG · 3× Alexander Isak PERSON · 1× EPL ORG · 1× Hull City ORG · 1× Jurrien Timber PERSON · 1× Kai Havertz PERSON · 1× Manchester City ORG · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

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Arsenal ends 14-year Anfield drought against Liverpool in match marred by VAR drama In short: Arsenal has claimed a 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, its first victory at the Merseyside venue since 2012. Kai Havertz put the reigning Premier League champions ahead in the 16th minute before Liverpool were denied a first-half penalty despite a clear shirt pull from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak.
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'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama · assertive framing

Claims (2 extracted, 0 hedged)

Arsenal ends 14-year Anfield drought against Liverpool in match marred by VAR drama In short: Arsenal has claimed a 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, its first victory at the Merseyside venue since 2012. Kai Havertz put the reigning Premier League champions ahead in the 16th minute before Liverpool were denied a first-half penalty despite a clear shirt pull from Jurrien Timber on Alexander Isak. asserted
Liverpool → end → Isak
Arsenal now holds a three-point lead ahead of Manchester City at the top of the EPL table and faces Hull City at home next weekend. asserted
Arsenal → hold → home
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