Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback at Anfield, clawing back from a two-goal deficit and finishing the match with ten men to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool in a chaotic yet captivating showdown.
Arne Slot’s men seized early control of the encounter with two rapid-fire goals in under two minutes.
Cody Gakpo struck first with a close-range header before Luis Diaz followed up by sliding in the second, seemingly putting the Reds firmly in charge.
However, the tide turned in the second half. Gabriel Martinelli’s determined header gave the Gunners a lifeline, and Mikel Merino’s effort brought the visitors level, swinging the momentum in Arsenal’s favour.
Tension simmered when Trent Alexander-Arnold was introduced while Liverpool still held the lead, only to be met with boos from the Kop.
Supporters expressed their anger over his upcoming departure, and the distraction appeared to unsettle the hosts just as Arsenal began to assert themselves.
Merino’s red card threatened to tip the scales back in Liverpool’s favour, with Alexander-Arnold nearly snatching a winner late on.
The match reached a fever pitch in stoppage time as Andy Robertson’s goal was ruled out after Ibrahima Konate was penalized for a foul in the buildup.
With the result, Liverpool are now mathematically unable to reach 90 points this season.
Arsenal, meanwhile, remain in second place, inching closer to guaranteeing a top-five finish.
