It was never going to be easy, but this could prove to be a big result in the title race.
From 2-0 up and a potentially season-defining victory, Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip and some seeds of doubt may just have been sewn. Mikel Arteta’s men are still six points ahead of Manchester City - albeit Arsenal have played a game more - but to fight so hard, go so close and then succumb so late will be a bitter pill to swallow.
A draw at Anfield, no matter Liverpool's inconsistencies, is not a bad result in any season. But in the context of this title race and after going 2-0 up, it will have given City hope. Arsenal’s players slumped to the floor in despair after Roberto Firmino’s 87th minute equaliser in front of the Kop and you can bet City will rarely have been so happy to see Liverpool score.
