Sometimes just one moment makes a game, and Dominik Szoboszlai\u2019s tremendous late free kick lifted Liverpool to a 1-0 win over Arsenal in a scrappy affair at Anfield on Sunday.<\/p>\n
MORE \u2014 Recap, highlights<\/a> | Slot reaction<\/a> | Arteta reaction<\/a><\/p>\n There were stars other than Szoboszlai, but they were mostly limited to the back end on both sides as attackers struggled to assert themselves in this would-be Premier League title scrap.<\/p>\n There were absences, injuries, and plenty else to consider for bosses Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta. By the end it felt like a tale of two halves as Liverpool rebounded in the second half and emerged with the victory.<\/p>\n So who starred and slumped for host Liverpool and visiting Arsenal on Sunday?<\/p>\n Liverpool vs Arsenal player ratings out of 10<\/p>\n Alisson Becker: 6.5 \u2014 Solid save on Madueke off a 22nd-minute corner kick. The Brazilian had little else to do.<\/p>\n Milos Kerkez: 7 \u2014 Engaged early and often with Noni Madueke, making a terrific recovery on a 21st-minute tackle in the Liverpool box. Was on the losing end early but turned it around well.<\/p>\n Ibrahima Konate (Off 79′): 6.5 \u2014 Excellent with the ball in an improved display before limping off with an apparent upper leg injury.<\/p>\n Virgil van Dijk: 7.5 \u2014 Led the game in touches and played with a real edge, sometimes crossing the line in his successful efforts to set the tone.<\/p>\n Dominik Szoboszlai: 8.5 \u2014 Deputizing at right back, the Hungarian\u2019s free kick goal in the 83rd minute was an otherworldly hit. But his 12 defensive contributions tell the tale of a complete performance.<\/p>\n Ryan Gravenberch: 7 \u2014 Typically steady.<\/p>\n Alexis Mac Allister (Off \u201961): 6.5 \u2014 A tidy return to the lineup saw him exit the game as the only player to have created multiple chances.<\/p>\n Florian Wirtz (Off 89′): 7 \u2014 His best day so far in a Liverpool shirt before limping off with what the Reds will hope is simply a cramp.<\/p>\n Mohamed Salah: 5.5 \u2014 Effective only for a short stint around the hour mark. Not in good form.<\/p>\n Cody Gakpo: 6.5 \u2014 Strong and physical, but quiet in the final third.<\/p>\n Hugo Ekitike (Off 79′): 5 \u2014 Just 18 touches on a day of frustration.<\/p>\n Subs
Curtis Jones (On \u201961): 6.5 \u2014 Very tidy with the ball, no mistakes without it.
Joe Gomez (On \u201979): 7 \u2014 A short but strong shift with a game-high four headed clearances.
Federico Chiesa (On \u201979): N\/A
Wataru Endo (On \u201989): N\/A<\/p>\n