"I was excited"- Trey Nyoni speaks on his first Premier League start for Liverpool

Trey Nyoni Reflects on Fine Margins After Liverpool's Arsenal Defeat Liverpool lost 1-0 to Arsenal at Anfield and the margin was exactly what Trey Nyoni said it was, fine. One goal, one decisive moment, and a game that left the home side frustrated more than outplayed.

Kai Havertz scored in the first half, and that proved enough despite long stretches in which Liverpool carried the greater threat. For Andoni Iraola's side, this was only a second league defeat of the season.

That matters, because the reaction after games like this can drift into overstatement. Premier League Start Brings New Test for Nyoni Nyoni kept his place after the midweek win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and was handed his first Premier League start in a fixture with little margin for error.

He lasted an hour, showed composure in possession and looked willing to take responsibility, which is the minimum requirement in midfield at this level. His own assessment was direct enough when speaking toliverpoolfc.

I just tried to go out there and do what I do, tried to get on the ball as much as possible and bring the team forwards. Obviously I'm happy but we still wanted to win, so there's also that - which is the most important thing.

Personal milestones are fine, points matter more. Nyoni made that clear afterwards, and the broader picture supports it.

The attacking play had intent, the pressure built after going behind and Arsenal were forced to defend for periods. The missing part was obvious, finishing.

Nyoni's reading of the match was hard to argue with. "Of course, we're always disappointed if we lose a game.

I think we had enough chances to score. Obviously we're disappointed to not score."