Liverpool and Arsenal shared the points with a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday night. Both teams had chances to snatch the win but it was probably a just outcome.Arsenal’s record at Anfield in recent years offered little room for optimism, but the London team started off brightly and raced into the lead with just four minutes on the clock, courtesy of a Gabriel Magalhaes header.GABRIEL MAKES IT 1-0 pic.twitter.com/daa8IYSDzx— ArsenalComps (@ArsenaIComps) December 23, 2023 Mohamed Salah hammered in the leveller on the half-hour mark but it was only the beginning. Even though there were no more goals, there was so much action to savour.The second half was marked by relentless action, with Liverpool pushing for a lead. Salah continued to trouble Oleksandr Zinchenko with his direct runs, and the home crowd carried their team. Substitute Joe Gomez came close to scoring, narrowly missing the target with a curling effort. Liverpool created more opportunities, hitting the post through Harvey Elliot’s deflected shot and missing a golden chance on the counter. A lightning-fast break led by Salah saw Alexander-Arnold’s first-time effort hit the crossbar with teammates in support.WHAT A GOAL FROM MO SALAH! 🇪🇬 👑 pic.twitter.com/PjTGlGGp3Y— Samuel (@SamueILFC) December 23, 2023 The draw continued the trend of both teams scoring at Anfield – the 19th occasion in 23 Premier League encounters. Despite missing the chance to reclaim the top spot, Liverpool extended their remarkable home record to 50 games, unbeaten in their last 51 (winning 38 and drawing 12). Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal remains at the league’s summit, offering them the opportunity to secure their 25th Premier League win of the calendar year, a milestone in the club’s history.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 18Friday Aston Villa – Sheffield United 1-1 (0-0)/Zaniolo 90+7 – Archer 87/Saturday West Ham – Man.Utd. 2-0 (0-0)/Bowen 72, Kudus 78/Fulham – Burnley 0-2 (0-0)/Odobert 47, Berge 66/Luton – Newcastle 1-0 (1-0)/Townsend 25/Nottingham Forest – Bournemouth 2-3 (0-0)/Elanga 46, Wood 74 – Solanke 50, 57, 90+3/Tottenham – Everton 2-1 (2-0)/Richarlison 9, Son 18 – Gomes 82/Liverpool – Arsenal 1-1 (1-1)/Salah 29 – Gabriel 4/Sunday 16.00: (4.00) Wolverhampton (3.60) Chelsea (2.00)***odds are subject to change
