LIVERPOOL secured their first ever victory at the Emirates Stadium with an impressive 2-0 win over Arsenal.
The Reds hadn't tasted success away to the Gunners in 14 attempts in all competitions since Titi Camara got the winner at Highbury back in February 2000 but they put that right with a gutsy performance.
Kenny Dalglish's side were given a helping hand by Emmanuel Frimpong's dismissal midway through the second half and they made their numerical advantage count.
They went in front courtesy of Aaron Ramsey's own goal and substitute Luis Suarez wrapped up maximum points in stoppage time to spark wild celebrations in the away end.
Dalglish made two changes from the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on the opening day as Martin Kelly and Dirk Kuyt replaced Jon Flanagan and Suarez.
Kuyt started on the right with Stewart Downing on the left in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Jordan Henderson playing just behind Andy Carroll.
Arsenal had been rocked by the departure of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona and Arsene Wenger's men were severely depleted by injuries and suspensions. There was a surprise start for Samir Nasri with the Frenchman's future still in the balance amid interest from Manchester City.
Liverpool were under the cosh early on and didn't help themselves by giving possession away cheaply.
Andrey Arshavin wasted one decent opening but the Reds weathered the storm and began to gain a foothold in the game.
Their cause was boosted by the sight of Gunners defender Laurent Koscielny limping off as 18-year-old Ignasi Miquel came on for his league debut.
Jose Enrique and Downing combined to good effect and in the 20th minute Carroll's header was pushed behind by Wojciech Szczesny.
The Reds continued to press and Kuyt picked out Henderson in the box but he nodded too close to the keeper.
Just before the half hour mark Charlie Adam spotted Szczesny off his line but his audacious strike from the halfway line drifted a yard over the bar.
Arsenal responded and Pepe Reina had to be at his best to keep out Emmanuel Frimpong's 25 yarder.
Nasri had received a warm reception from the home fans and he threatened before the break with a classy run which took him past Lucas and Daniel Agger before dragging his shot narrowly wide.
Liverpool wrestled back control at the start of the second half and a slick move involving Adam and Carroll teed up Kelly, whose shot cannoned off the post.
The game got increasingly stretched and in the 68th minute Arsenal should have broken the deadlock.
Arshavin shoved Kelly off the ball and crossed for Robin Van Persie whose side footer was turned past the post by Reina.
Two minutes later the Gunners were reduced to 10 men when Frimpong, who had earlier been booked for tussling with Henderson, picked up a second yellow for a reckless challenge on Lucas.
Dalglish responded by bringing on Suarez and Raul Meireles for Carroll and Kuyt as the Reds went in search of a winner.
Downing was thwarted by Szczesny but the goal finally arrived courtesy of some good fortune in the 77th minute.
Suarez exchanged passes with Meireles in the box and Miquel's attempted clearance struck Ramsey before flying into the net.
Liverpool continued to dominate and it was no surprise when they added a second in stoppage time.
Lucas released Meireles and he unselfishly crossed to present Suarez with a simple tap in.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Koscielny (Miquel 15), Vermaelen, Jenkinson, Sagna, Frimpong, Ramsey, Nasri, Arshavin (Lansbury 71), Walcott (Bendtner 80), Van Persie. Not used: Fabianski, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chamakh, Miyaichi.
Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Agger, Jose Enrique, Lucas, Henderson, Adam, Downing, Kuyt (Meireles 71), Carroll (Suarez 71). Not used: Doni, Maxi, Spearing, Skrtel, Flanagan.
Referee: Martin Atkinson (W Yorkshire)
Attendance: 60,090.
