Mohamed Salah rescued Liverpool with a late equalizer in a thrilling 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal took an early lead through Bukayo Saka in the ninth minute, with a powerful close-range strike.
Liverpool responded when Virgil van Dijk equalized in the 18th minute, heading in a corner from Trent Alexander-Arnold after a flick from Luis Diaz.
Arsenal regained the lead just before halftime, with Mikel Merino scoring with a powerful header from a free-kick delivered by Declan Rice.
However, Arsenal’s defense suffered further injuries, losing Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber, leaving them exposed in the final stages of the match.
With nine minutes remaining, Salah capitalized on Arsenal’s defensive struggles.
A lofted pass from Alexander-Arnold found Darwin Nunez, who set up an unmarked Salah to slot home his eighth goal of the season.
The draw kept Liverpool in second place, one point behind Manchester City, who topped the Premier League after their win against Southampton.
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