Latest Premier League live broadcast: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool and Manchester United lose

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Commentator

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Mohamed Salah’s late goal earned Liverpool a point against Premier League title rivals Arsenal. in an action-packed encounter at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal led twice but were hampered by injuries to key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the second half as they were already without the suspended William Saliba.

The setbacks allowed Liverpool to apply pressure and grab a point, leaving Manchester City top of the table and Arsenal now five points behind the ruthless defending champions.

Arsenal were rewarded for their fast start when Bukayo Saka deceived Andy Robertson to score his 50th Premier League goal with a strike at the near post in the ninth minute.

Their lead only lasted until the 18th minute when Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk equalized from close range after Luis Diaz headed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross at the near post.

Mikel Merino put Arsenal ahead again with a powerful header from Declan Rice’s free-kick just before half-time.

Liverpool went up after the break and Salah equalized with a routine strike from Darwin Nunez’s unselfish square ball after it had been cleared by a superb pass from Alexander-Arnold. This leaves them one point behind Manchester City in second place.