Premier League latest LIVE: Reaction as Arsenal lose 2-2 Liverpool and Man Utd

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Emirates Stadium

Image source, Reuters

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

Arsenal led twice but were undermined in the second half by injuries to key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, having already been without the suspended William Saliba.

The setbacks allowed Liverpool to apply pressure and grab 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 fooled Andy Robertson to score his 50th Premier League goal with a strike at the near post after nine minutes.

Their lead only lasted until the 18th minute when Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk equalized, nodding home 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 from Declan Rice’s free-kick shortly before half-time.

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