Mohamed Salah’s Late Strike Salvages Point for Liverpool in Thrilling Arsenal Clash

Mohamed Salah’s late equaliser helped Liverpool secure a valuable point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, keeping both teams in the hunt for the Premier League title. Despite leading twice, Arsenal were hampered by key injuries, allowing Liverpool to claw their way back into the match.

Arsenal took the lead early when Bukayo Saka dazzled Andy Robertson with a clever move, netting his 50th Premier League goal at the near post in just the ninth minute. However, Liverpool responded quickly, with Virgil van Dijk heading in an equaliser from close range after a well-placed assist from Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Arsenal regained control before halftime, as Mikel Merino powered home a header from a Declan Rice free-kick, putting the Gunners back in the lead. But the match took a turn in the second half, with injuries to defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber piling pressure on Arsenal’s depleted backline, already missing William Saliba due to suspension.

Liverpool capitalized on the defensive woes, with Salah scoring from a Darwin Nunez assist, finishing off a brilliant play orchestrated by Alexander-Arnold’s sublime pass. This brought Liverpool level, leaving them just one point behind Manchester City, who sit at the top of the Premier League table. Arsenal, now five points adrift, face a growing challenge to keep pace with the reigning champions.