Liverpool fought back to earn a point away in London after both settled for a full-time 2-2 draw at the Emirate Stadium.
First half: Arsenal dominated possession and took control, leading 2-1 against Liverpool by halftime. Goals from Saka and Merino put the Gunners in command on home ground, while Virgil van Dijk netted Liverpool’s only goal of the half. Arsenal ended the half with 52% possession, edging out Liverpool’s 48%. The Gunners also created more chances, with six goal attempts compared to Liverpool’s three.
Second half: Arsenal’s intensity dropped significantly after losing Timber and Gabriel to injuries, allowing Liverpool to find their rhythm. Mohamed Salah capitalized by scoring the equalizer in the 81st minute, tying Robbie Fowler’s Premier League tally at 163 goals and surpassing Jermain Defoe. Arsenal’s poor performance saw their first-half dominance evaporate, with possession falling to 34%, while Liverpool took control with 66%. The Reds also led in goal attempts, registering six to Arsenal’s three.
Liverpool dropped to second place with 22 points, trailing Manchester City by one, as City capitalized to move a point ahead at the top of the Premier League table. Arsenal stayed in third with 18 points following matchday 9.
