Premier League champions Liverpool blew a two goal lead against 10-man Arsenal in a thrilling game at Anfield on Sunday.
The Gunners, out to restore some pride after their Champions League exit midweek, were outclassed in the first-half as the Reds scored twice within an 87 seconds.
Cody Gakpo headed in the opener after catching out Arsenal’s scrambled defence before Luis Diaz doubled their advantage with a tap-in.
But after the break, Mikel Arteta’s side were reborn as Gabriel Martinelli headed in minutes after the restart.
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Mikel Merino got a deserved equaliser in the 70th minute, heading in a rebound after Martin Odegaard’s thunderous effort was tipped onto the woodwork.
That set up a grandstand finish, only for Merino to pick up a second yellow card, leaving Arsenal to hold on with 10 men.
Liverpool, whose fans loudly booed Trent Alexander-Arnold throughout, pushed for a winner and nearly got it in the last second through Andy Robertson, but a foul on Myles Lewis-Skelly denied the home side.
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