Midfielder’s wonder strike clinches win against Arsenal
‘He was taking free-kicks. Finally I could have my chance ‘
Dominik Szoboszlai sent Liverpool top of the Premier League with a stunning free-kick against Arsenal and admitted he would not have taken the set piece had Trent Alexander-Arnold stayed at Anfield.
The Liverpool midfielder maintained the champions’ 100% start to their title defence with the late “moment of magic” that Arne Slot said a boring game desperately needed.
Szoboszlai has displayed his free‑kick prowess on the international stage with Hungary but was behind Alexander-Arnold on Liverpool’s list of takers before the defender’s departure to Real Madrid. He seized his opportunity from 30 yards against the Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who claimed the new Puma ball being used in the Premier League this season had deceived him.
