Liverpool and Arsenal engaged in an exhilarating draw at Anfield in the Premier League, resulting in the Gunners topping the table over Christmas. Mikel Arteta, who played in Arsenal's last league away win at Liverpool in 2012, witnessed his team take an early lead as Gabriel scored just four minutes into the game. However, Mohamed Salah equalized for Liverpool around the half-hour mark, and the match concluded with a 1-1 scoreline.
Arsenal, under Arteta's management, will lead the Premier League table at Christmas for the second consecutive season, despite Salah's impressive equalizer for Liverpool at Anfield. Gabriel's early header from a Martin Odegaard free-kick gave Arsenal a dream start, but Salah's brilliant finish from a Trent Alexander-Arnold pass brought Liverpool level.
Although Arsenal dominated possession with their passing game, Liverpool unexpectedly equalized, and the second half remained pulsating. Liverpool had opportunities to secure a victory, with Alexander-Arnold hitting the bar from a Salah pass on a counter-attack in the 74th minute.
The draw leaves Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with 40 points from 18 matches, while Liverpool is one point behind, having played the same number of games. Liverpool's next fixture is against Burnley on Boxing Day, while Arsenal faces West Ham on Thursday evening as the Premier League reaches its halfway stage.
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