It’s hard to judge the impact given it’s only Aug. 31 after all, but Liverpool have struck first in the Premier League title race defeating Arsenal 1–0 at Anfield.
A showdown fans of both sides, and neutrals alike, had circled on their calendars failed to deliver fireworks outside of a dazzling free kick late in the second half. Both teams were risk adverse for most of the game and it was only going to come down to a simple moment of brilliance to decide the game.
