Liverpool, Arsenal Share the Spoils, Title Race for the EPL Continues
By Sakiru Olopade
It was four goals thriller at Anfield as Liverpool and Arsenal ended their premier league fixture in a 2-2 draw.
The excruciating encounter saw the league topper dominating proceedings in the early part of the game with the aim of securing victory to extend the lead between them and Manchester City with seven points gap.
In the 8th minute, Gabriel Martinelli registered the 1st goal after Martin Odegaard’s pass to Busayo Saka was deflected to him to tap the ball past Alison.
The goal spurred the Reds into action but rather, it was the Gunners that registered the second goal in the 28th minute , through Gabriel Jesus from Gabriel Martinelli’s cross into the box which he headed in beyond the reach of Alison.
However, undaunted, the Reds fought back like a wounded lion, turning the heat on the Gunners , until 42 second minute when Mohammed Salah lashed onto a loose ball in the box to put the ball at the back of the net to reduce the scoreline.
At the resumption of the second half, Liverpool dominated play , searching desperately for the equalizer but they were wasteful in front of goal.
The Red continued mounting pressure until 87th minute when Roberto Firmino got the backbreaking equalizer from Trent’s cross to send the home fans into a wild jubilation.
However, what could have been the 3rd goal for the Reds was a penalty miss by Mohammed Salah while Aaron Ramsdale’s heroic saves in the last minute to prevent Mohammed Salah and Ibrahim Konate from doing the damage ensured the encounter ended in a stalemate with both sides sharing the spoils in two goals apiece.
With the result, Arsenal continues the search for their first win at Anfield since 2012, while the EPL title race is thrown wide open with the comprehensive victory recorded by the second place, Manchester City against Southampton in a thrilling fixture that ended by 4-1 in favour of Pepp Gaurdiola’s side.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title bid continues as they go to West Ham United on Sunday.