LONDON, (HAN), Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes took another dent today after a shock defeat at Anfield, with Eddie Nketiah grabbing the winner against the run of play. The former Arsenal striker, who joined Eberechi Eze’s new club in the summer, delivered the decisive moment late in the second half.
The visitors, Eze’s old side, arrived as heavy underdogs but showed no fear against Jürgen Klopp’s men. Compact in defence and clinical on the counter, they frustrated Liverpool’s rhythm and silenced the Kop with their resilience. The stage was set for a dramatic finish.
Liverpool dominated possession but lacked sharpness in the final third. Mohamed Salah spurned two good chances, while Darwin Núñez hit the post from close range. As the pressure mounted, the visitors held their ground, waiting for the opportunity to strike back.
That moment came in the 74th minute. Breaking from midfield, Eze’s former club carved through Liverpool’s defence with pace. The ball fell kindly to Nketiah, who kept his composure and slotted home past Alisson to spark wild celebrations in the away end.
For Nketiah, the goal was not only a statement of intent but also a reminder of his quality after leaving Arsenal. For Eze, it was a twist of fate—his old club, aided by his current teammate, derailing one of the biggest clubs in English football. Football’s poetry was on full display.
Klopp’s side pushed hard for an equaliser, with substitutes introduced in the final 15 minutes. Yet, the visitors stood firm, their defence marshalled brilliantly to see out the victory. Anfield grew restless as the final whistle confirmed Liverpool’s third league defeat of the season.
The result sends shockwaves through the title race, while giving Nketiah and his new teammates a huge boost of confidence. For Liverpool, it is back to the drawing board; for Eze, it was a night where past and present collided in the most dramatic way.
