Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League

LIVERPOOL, NOV 2: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz's early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners.

The defending champions were made to suffer after the German's 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a telling win in their quest to retain the title.

Arsenal climbed three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.

But with City expected to be hit with a severe points penalty, unless they can overturn a guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League rules, Arsenal dealt a huge blow to their most likely rivals for the title.

"It's been such a long time without this feeling here, that we really needed it," said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. "We are extremely proud of what the team, the players, everybody has done."

Liverpool produced arguably their best spell of Andoni Iraola's early months in charge with a blistering 30 minutes after conceding, but failed to take their chances as the Spaniard suffered just his second defeat in 14 games since arriving from Bournemouth. The Arsenal boss got the response he desired in a strong start from the champions.�"AFP