Premier League: Liverpool Fights Back to Earn 2-2 Draw with Arsenal, Roberto Firmino Scores Late Equalizer

Last Updated: April 10, 2023, 01:07 IST

Last Updated: April 10, 2023, 01:07 IST

The Brazilian ahead rose on the far submit to finish a rousing comeback from the Merseyside membership after Arsenal had raced to a two-goal lead at Anfield. (Image: Liverpool Twitter)

The Brazilian ahead rose on the far submit to finish a rousing comeback from the Merseyside membership after Arsenal had raced to a two-goal lead at Anfield

Roberto Firmino scored an 87th-minute equalizer to place a dent in Arsenal’s Premier League title problem and earn a 2-2 draw for Liverpool on Sunday.

The Brazilian ahead rose on the far submit to finish a rousing comeback from the Merseyside membership after Arsenal had raced to a two-goal lead at Anfield.

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had put the league leaders in management. But Mohamed Salah lowered the deficit earlier than halftime after which missed a penalty after the break.

With Arsenal wanting set to increase its lead on the prime to eight factors over Manchester City, Firmino struck what could possibly be a decisive aim within the title race.

It had all been going so effectively for the guests, with Martinelli firing them forward within the eighth minute when capitalizing on a mistake from Virgil van Dijk.

The ahead raced by way of on aim after Van Dijk’s tried clearance fell straight into his path and slipped a low shot previous Alisson.

Arsenal went 2-0 forward within the twenty eighth by way of Gabriel Jesus, with Martinelli the supplier, crossing for his fellow Brazilian to move house from shut vary.

Mikel Arteta’s group was cruising and the Anfield crowd was subdued till Liverpool mounted a response.

Salah pulled one again within the forty second after delivering Jordan Henderson’s mis-hit effort.

Liverpool powered ahead within the second half and had the prospect to even the rating when awarded a penalty seven minutes after the restart.

Rob Holding introduced down Diogo Jota, however Salah did not take benefit from the spot when firing broad.

Liverpool had extra probabilities, with substitute Darwin Nunez forcing a save from Aaron Ramsdale, however Arsenal appeared like holding on for an important win till Firmino’s aim.

It may have been worse for the London membership if not for 2 saves late on from Ramsdale to disclaim Salah and Ibrahima Konate.

Meanwhile, the physique answerable for skilled referees mentioned it can assessment a conflict between Andy Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis.

Video replays appeared to point out Hatzidakis elevate his arm when colliding with the Liverpool defender.

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