Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Late Roberto Firmino leveller blows title race wide open
Roberto Firmino’s late header earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw with leaders Arsenal as the Premier League title race was blown wide open in a pulsating Anfield encounter.
The league-leading Gunners looked set to pass the toughest assessment of their title credentials with a first Anfield win since 2012 when Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus struck in an imperious opening 28-minute spell.
Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool a lifeline before half-time but his missed second-half penalty appeared to have handed Arsenal the victory they needed to restore their eight-point lead at the summit.
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But Liverpool’s perseverance was rewarded three minutes from time when Arsenal’s nemesis Firmino levelled the contest with a header – his 11th Premier League goal against the Gunners.
Premier League table
| Pos. | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 30 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 73 | WLDLWWWWWWWD |
| 2 | Man City | 29 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 67 | LWWLWWDWWWWW |
The drama continued in a thrilling finale as Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale produced two sensational saves to prevent Salah and Ibrahima Konate scoring stoppage-time winners, as Arsenal clung onto a first Anfield point in seven seasons which could prove priceless if their title aspirations are to come to fruition.
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Arsenal remain six points clear at the top of the Premier League and still have their fate in their hands but the sight of their seven-game winning run ending will only embolden champions Manchester City, who have played a game fewer and welcome the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium on April 26.
