Liverpool and Arsenal both got a point from 2-2 draw

Liverpool settled for a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, a result that leaves Manchester City atop the Premier League standings after nine games. Virgil van Dijk played a crucial role, scoring a powerful header to bring Liverpool back into the game.

Arsenal takes early lead, but Liverpool strikes back

The match started with intensity, and Arsenal wasted no time in making an impact. Just nine minutes in, Bukayo Saka opened the scoring. Sent through with a precise pass, the swift winger cut inside Andrew Robertson and drilled a fierce shot into the near corner, putting Arsenal up 1-0. However, Liverpool didn’t take long to respond. In the 18th minute, Virgil van Dijk equalized with a header, restoring balance to the game.

Arsenal reclaims lead just before halftime

Right before halftime, Arsenal found themselves ahead once more. Declan Rice delivered a perfectly placed free-kick that found Mikel Merino, who headed the ball past Liverpool’s defense and sent the Emirates Stadium crowd into celebration, making it 2-1 for Arsenal.

Liverpool dominates second half and finds late equalizer

In the second half, chances were fewer as both teams tightened their defenses. Seeking more firepower, Arne Slot introduced Cody Gakpo after an hour, but Arsenal’s defense proved challenging to break down. Liverpool continued to press and controlled most of the second half. Their efforts were rewarded in the 81st minute when Mohamed Salah found the back of the net, securing the 2-2 draw.

Liverpool drops to second place

With this result, Liverpool sits in second place in the Premier League with 22 points from nine matches, just one point behind new leaders Manchester City. The draw reflects Liverpool's resilience and form under Slot, but they’ll need more wins to regain the top spot.