Arsenal Leads, Liverpool Chases: Result Benefits City

Premier League | Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool

In a crucial Premier League showdown, Arsenal and Liverpool ended in a 2-2 draw, allowing Manchester City to claim the top spot after their victory over Southampton.

• 9′ – Arsenal struck first with Bukayo Saka scoring his 50th Premier League goal. Ben White’s pass found Saka, who dribbled past Robertson and slotted the ball into the net.
• 18′ – Liverpool equalized through captain Virgil van Dijk.
• 43′ – Merino restored Arsenal’s lead off a free kick by Declan Rice. The goal stood after a VAR check confirmed van Dijk played Merino onside.
• 80′ – Mohamed Salah leveled the score again with a precise shot inside the box.

With this result, Arsenal moved to 18 points, while Liverpool reached 22. Manchester City, who defeated Southampton 1-0, climbed to the top of the table with 23 points, holding a one-point lead.

Match Summary

Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool

• Starting Line-ups:Arsenal: Raya, Partey, White, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz
  Liverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Curtis Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Diaz, Nunez