With Cesc Fabregas leaving for boyhood club Barcelona, the likes of Johan Djourou and Jack Wilshere injured and Alex Song and new signing Gervinho banned, it was a starting XI that may have been slightly unfamiliar to some fans and an unfortunate Aaron Ramsey own goal followed by a last-minute tap-in from substitute Luis Suarez was enough for Liverpool to take the three points.
An under-strength Arsenal side was further depleted by an early injury to Laurent Koscielny and the sending-off of Emmanuel Frimpong and the result gives Liverpool their first win at the Emirates and Carragher, captain in the absence of Steven Gerrard, admitted it was a good time to play the Gunners.
He told Sky Sports: "They are such a great side and have been for a long time and it is a difficult place to come but we deserved (the win) today.
"To be fair to them they have a lot of injuries and they had a couple more at the back today so when you have that many it is going to be awkward but I think (Thomas) Vermaelen was outstanding, especially in the first half."
Carragher also felt the win was important following last weekend's disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland.
"Last week was a bit of a comedown after everyone had started well - the players, fans and staff were on a bit of a downer and I think we had a little to prove here after that," he said.
New defensive recruit Jose Enrique felt the own goal changed the game but still feels there is room for improvement in the Liverpool side.
"We had a lot of chances in the first half and didn't score but after the first goal we had control of the game," he said.
"All (the new signings) started today in the first XI and we did OK and won against one of the best teams in England. We have to play more together to play better but we did well today. I think I played OK but I have to know the players more."
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish echoed Carragher's comments about the win at the Emirates and was also happy about how quickly his new signings - Enrique, Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson and Stewart Downing - have bedded in
He told Sky Sports 1: "Obviously we are delighted it is a very difficult place to come that everyone knows about. We knew anyone that they did play would stand up for them and play well.
"I thought it was a fantastic game of football - we are delighted to have won, we probably just about deserved it. We never lost a goal which is good for a start.
"We know what the boys are capable of and it is just about getting them trained to play that way. I think you have seen the difference with an extra week and they were very impressive again.
"They have got the first game out of the way and they know the size of the football club and what they have come for. If that is an indication of how quickly they have settled we have a lot to look forward to."
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk