Mo Salah’s late equaliser earns Liverpool a draw at Arsenal

Salah’s late goal rescues Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, intensifying the Premier League title race as City lead the table.

Liverpool's Mo Salah scored a crucial late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, keeping the Premier League title race tight. 

The result left Liverpool just one point behind Manchester City, while Arsenal fell five points adrift of the leaders.

Arsenal took the lead early on, with Bukayo Saka netting his 50th Premier League goal in the ninth minute after a brilliant move against Andy Robertson. 

Liverpool struck back swiftly, as Virgil van Dijk headed in a close-range equaliser following Luis Diaz’s flick from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.

Just before half-time, Mikel Merino restored Arsenal’s lead with a powerful header from Declan Rice's free-kick. 

However, injuries to defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber left Arsenal vulnerable in the second half, and Liverpool capitalised. 

Mo Salah’s late equaliser came after Darwin Nunez unselfishly set him up following a pinpoint pass from Alexander-Arnold.

Liverpool’s spirited comeback and Arsenal’s resilience set the stage for an intense title race, with City still on top and both Liverpool and Arsenal determined to stay in contention.

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