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The latest from the Premier League LIVE: reaction when Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool and Man Utd lose
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The latest from the Premier League LIVE: reaction when Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool and Man Utd lose

Salah gives Liverpool an entertaining draw against Arsenalposted at 07:11 Greenwich Mean Time

Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates Stadium

Mohamed Salah celebrates Liverpool's goal against ArsenalImage source, Reuters

Mohamed Salah’s late equalizer gave Liverpool a point against Premier League title rivals Arsenal in an eventful match at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal led twice but were weakened by injuries to key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the second half after being without the suspended William Saliba.

The setbacks allowed Liverpool to apply pressure and pick up a point, leaving Manchester City at the top of the table, with Arsenal now five points behind the ruthless reigning champions.

Arsenal were rewarded for a fast start when Bukayo Saka tricked Andy Robertson into scoring his 50th Premier League goal, hitting the near post after nine minutes.

Their lead only lasted until the 18th minute, when Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk equalized, heading in from close range after Luis Diaz headed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross at the near post.

Mikel Merino put Arsenal ahead again with a powerful header after a Declan Rice free kick shortly before half-time.

Liverpool improved after the break and Salah equalized with a routine finish from Darwin Nunez’s selfless square ball after Alexander-Arnold’s superb pass had set him free. This leaves them one point behind Manchester City in second place.