Arsenal fight back from two goals down to draw against Liverpool
Baku, May 12, AZERTAC
Arsenal fought back from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, despite finishing the game with 10 men following Mikel Merino's sending-off.
Arsenal, who are still fighting to ensure a second-place finish, gave Liverpool a guard of honour before kick-off at Anfield and were equally welcoming with their defending in the first half.
Two goals in the space of 87 seconds had Liverpool cruising, with Cody Gakpo heading in the first before Luis Diaz added a second.
But Arsenal came roaring back after half-time, with Gabriel Martinelli giving Mikel Arteta's men hope before Merino's diving header drew them level.
Liverpool then piled on the pressure after Merino was sent off for a second bookable offence, but Andy Robertson saw a potential winning goal in stoppage time disallowed for a foul as Arsenal held on, staying two points above third-placed Newcastle United.
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