With a terrific last-minute header from Roberto Firmino, Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 draw against Premier League toppers Arsenal on Sunday at Anfield. In the game at Anfield Liverpool came from behind to pull out an amazing draw in the last minutes. In the star as Arsenal was playing amazingly with two back-to-back goals, the league-leading Gunners appeared to have passed the most difficult test of their title credentials.
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus scored twice for the table-toppers in the first 28 minutes. This encouraged the chances of Arsenal’s first victory at Anfield since 2012. However, a collision between Xhaka and Alexander-Arnold electrified the Liverpool crowd, and the Reds fought to score three minutes before half-time. Jordan Henderson deflected Diogo Jota’s cross into the way of Salah, who swept home and shifted the tide of the game in Jurgen Klopp’s favor.
Liverpool messed up twice in the second half
Liverpool dominated the second half as they earned two golden opportunities to equalize the score. They were given a wonderful opportunity to even the score in the 52nd minute when Rob Holding carelessly fouled Jota, earning the hosts a penalty. Although, Salah missed the target as he fired it wide.
In the second opportunity, Darwin Nunez had a golden chance to equalize 10 minutes from time. After being set up by Salah Darwin’s weak shot was saved by Aaron Ramsdale and Liverpool missed the chance. However, Firmino headed home Alexander-Arnold’s floated cross as Klopp’s side continued to press, denting Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations. The draw stretched Liverpool’s winless streak to five games, keeping the Merseyside club in eighth place in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, The fact that Arsenal’s seven-game winning streak came to an end will only inspire champions Manchester City, who have played one fewer game than Arsenal and will host them on April 26 at the Etihad Stadium. However, Arsenal still leads the Premier League standings by six points and still controls their destiny.
