Szoboszlai's Free-Kick Stuns Arsenal as Liverpool Breaks Two-Year 'Big Six' Drought

Anfield, UK Liverpool emerged victorious in a hard-fought Premier League clash against Arsenal, securing a 1-0 win thanks to a spectacular 32-yard free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian midfielder's decisive strike marked a significant moment, making Liverpool the first 'Big Six' side to defeat Arsenal in over two years. Szoboszlai's performance was lauded by analysts, who highlighted his exceptional versatility. "Szoboszlai is just ridiculous," stated a sports commentator. "Playing out of position at right-back, keeping Arsenal's left-hand side quiet, and then scoring the most outrageous free-kick you've seen for God knows how long." His ability to adapt and deliver under pressure was a key factor in Liverpool's success. Conversely, Arsenal's offensive struggles were a point of concern. The team's left-hand side was identified as a weak spot, with particular criticism directed at Gabriel Martinelli. "Martinelli just doesn't seem to know when to release the ball," the commentator observed. "If he can't do it against a proper right-back in Szoboszlai, who can he actually do it against?" Arsenal's reliance on passing back to goalkeeper David Raya and hoofing the ball up the pitch further underscored their creative challenges. Despite the loss, Arsenal's Madueke received praise for his exciting play, being noted as "the only outfield player doing something for Arsenal." For Liverpool, however, questions arose regarding the performance of Wirtz, whose £100 million price tag is under scrutiny. "His performance again has questioned why he's costing over £100m," the analyst remarked, suggesting Wirtz is struggling to integrate into Arne Slot's system and is often out of position. Szoboszlai's heroics, therefore, not only secured three points but also provided a crucial boost in the early stages of the title race.