Dominik Szoboszlai has produced a moment of brilliance to put Liverpool deservedly ahead against Manchester City at Anfield. After controlling much of the second half and knocking on the door without reward, the breakthrough finally arrived from a set piece.<\/p>\n
When a free-kick was awarded, the Hungarian midfielder confidently took responsibility. Showing the same assurance he\u2019s displayed all season, Szoboszlai struck the ball sweetly from distance, sending a thunderous effort into the top-right corner. Gianluigi Donnarumma was left rooted to the spot, able only to watch as it nestled in the net.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s new master of set pieces<\/p>\n
For those inside Anfield, the goal felt almost inevitable. Over the course of the 2025\/26 season, Szoboszlai has emerged as one of Europe\u2019s most feared dead-ball specialists, regularly delivering jaw-dropping moments from free-kicks.<\/p>\n
Supporters will remember his August winner against Arsenal, when he bent a sublime strike beyond David Raya to seal a crucial 1\u20130 win. He followed that up with another decisive free-kick in the Champions League against Marseille in January, as well as a beautifully curled effort versus Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
With Trent Alexander-Arnold no longer at the club, Szoboszlai has taken over as Liverpool\u2019s chief set-piece threat, repeatedly showing he can swing major matches with one clean strike of his right foot.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s standout performer this season<\/p>\n
His impact, though, stretches far beyond his goals. At 25, Szoboszlai has arguably been Arne Slot\u2019s most reliable performer, featuring across multiple roles \u2014 from advanced midfield to emergency right-back during an injury-hit spell.<\/p>\n
His tireless pressing, imagination in possession and on-field leadership have been central to Liverpool\u2019s push at the top. Slot has often highlighted the midfielder\u2019s remarkable stamina and mindset, pointing to him as the perfect example of the high-octane football he demands.<\/p>\n
Whether snapping into tackles deep or blasting unstoppable shots into the top corner, Szoboszlai is delivering the finest football of his career right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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