Mohamed Salah’s late equalizer saved a point for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, putting the Gunners five points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Bukayo Saka, returning from injury, broke the deadlock in the ninth minute with a fantastic solo effort that included gliding past Andy Robertson and slamming a shot into the roof of the net.
However, Liverpool immediately answered with Virgil Van Dijk, who had avoided a red card earlier.
His equalizer came in the 18th minute with a header off a Luis Diaz flick.
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino restored the lead late in the first half with a powerful header from Declan Rice’s free-kick, a goal upheld after a lengthy VAR check confirmed he was onside.
But injuries plagued Arsenal throughout. Gabriel and Jurrien Timber were both forced off in the second half, leaving manager Mikel Arteta’s defense in a makeshift state.
With ten minutes remaining, Liverpool seized their opportunity.
Trent Alexander-Arnold played a pinpoint pass to Darwin Nunez, who cut back for Salah to slot in the equalizer.
Arsenal pushed for a winner, but a late goal from Kai Havertz was disallowed for a foul.
The hard-fought draw puts Arsenal under pressure as they aim to stay in contention. They now trail City by five points.
