Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the Gunners moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side trailed to first-half goals from Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz at Anfield.

Mikel Merino scored and was then sent off as Arsenal came from two goals down to draw with Premier League champions Liverpool in an entertaining match at Anfield. There was a celebratory atmosphere as Liverpool - who wrapped up the title two weeks ago - raced ahead with two goals in two minutes.

The Dutchman had initially squandered what looked to be a good chance for Liverpool by dawdling on the ball, by the throw-in was taken quickly by Curtis Jones, and the cross was whipped in with vigour by Andy Robertson straight into the head of Gakpo for his first assist this season.

But I think Trent showed today why I brought him in because he was very close with a few fantastic crosses for us to win the game.’ Liverpool went 2-0 up through Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz but Arsenal fought back via Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino.

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead at home to Arsenal in a game which saw boos ring out for Trent Alexander-Arnold 's introduction from the bench. Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz notched a quickfire first-half double to put the hosts in control.

Liverpool coughed up a two-goal lead at Anfield against Arsenal on Sunday as the points were shared between this season's two title contenders.

ARSENAL fought back from ... crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield. Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz scored twice in 87 seconds before Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino struck in the ...

Liverpool will receive a ... that Conor Bradley will start, with Trent Alexander-Arnold potentially dropping to the bench after he confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Arsenal remain without Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel ...