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Mohamed Salah’s late second-half goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, concluding a highly competitive encounter.

Arsenal began strongly with Bukayo Saka, making his return to the starting lineup, scoring confidently past Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, to give the Gunners an early lead. Liverpool responded soon after, with Virgil van Dijk heading home from a set piece, leveling the score and keeping the game tight.

Making his first Premier League home start, Mikel Merino restored Arsenal’s advantage by heading in from a free-kick, giving the hosts a deserved lead going into halftime. However, Arsenal’s aggressive play suffered a setback with injuries to Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, which prompted a more conservative, defensive approach in the second half.

This shift ultimately allowed Liverpool to capitalize, with Salah breaking through Arsenal’s defense and calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper David Raya in the 81st minute. This equalizer not only earned Liverpool a point but also preserved manager Arne Slot’s unbeaten away record.

After the game, Saka expressed his frustration in an interview with Sky Sports, acknowledging Liverpool’s quality while emphasizing Arsenal’s missed opportunities. He noted, “It’s a bit frustrating. Liverpool are a strong team, but we didn’t fully show our potential across the entire match.”

Reflecting on the first half, Saka felt Arsenal had dominated, effectively limiting Liverpool’s chances, who only managed to score from a set piece.

However, he admitted that in the second half, Arsenal’s intensity dropped, allowing Liverpool to gain control, winning duels and dominating possession, which ultimately shifted the game’s momentum.

Addressing Gabriel’s injury, Saka recognized its influence on Arsenal’s performance but emphasized the need for adaptability: “Gabriel is crucial for us, but regardless of who’s playing, we have to step up.”

On his goal, Saka shared his excitement about returning to the pitch after missing previous games. “Watching from the sidelines was tough,” he admitted. “I was focused on getting back for this match. I enjoy keeping the goalkeepers on edge; I haven’t replayed the goal, but it felt like a solid finish.”