Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid
Roberto Firmino headed in the equaliser three minutes from time.
Liverpool’s Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino celebrates after grabbing a late equaliser against Arsenal. Picture: Paul ELLIS / AFP.
Arsenal blew a two-goal lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday to give Manchester City fresh hope of retaining the Premier League title.
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Mikel Arteta’s men edged six points ahead of City at the top of the table, but the defending champions have a game in hand and host the Gunners in a potential title decider later this month.
Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus appeared to have Arsenal cruising towards an eighth consecutive league win.
But Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back before half-time to spark a Liverpool fightback.
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Salah missed a second-half penalty before Roberto Firmino headed in the equaliser three minutes from time.
