By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Arsenal and Liverpool battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday night.
Bukayo Saka put Mikel Arteta’s side in front with a ferocious strike after nine minutes.
The lead lasted minutes with Virgil van Dijk nodding home the equaliser from Luis Diaz’s corner.
The hosts regained the lead in the closing stages of the first half.
Mikel Merino scored his first goal for the Gunners meeting Declan Rice’s free-kick with a bullet header.
Mohamed Salah salvaged a draw for Liverpool tapping home nine minutes from time.
The draw put Liverpool in second position with 22 points from nine games, one point behind holders Manchester City.
Arsenal move into third with 18 points.
