Arsenal Draws 2-2 with Liverpool Amid Challenges

Arsenal managed a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, despite taking the lead twice. Mikel Arteta praised his team's courage and quality, particularly in the first half, but noted a lack of courage in the second half which allowed Liverpool to equalize. Arsenal's performance was hampered by injuries, with key players like Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber just recovering, and William Saliba suspended. Liverpool's resilience, highlighted by Mo Salah's late equalizer, positions them as Manchester City's closest challengers for the title. Arteta expressed disappointment at not securing the win, asserting that Arsenal was the better team. The match leaves Arsenal five points behind league leaders Manchester City, with Liverpool in second place.