Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal ‘lost control’ after surrendering a 2-0 lead at Liverpool.
He, however, said that the result was ‘fair’ in a chaotic Anfield battle.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring after just eight minutes and provided the assist for Gabriel Jesus to double their advantage in the first half.
Mohamed Salah provided a lifeline for Jurgen Klopp’s men – netting just before half-time – and Roberto Firmino levelled it up with three minutes to play.
It could have got worse for the Gunners but goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale conjured up two superb saves in added time to secure his side a point.
The result means Arsenal are now six points clear of second-placed Manchester City but Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand and are still due to host the north London club at the Etihad in a dramatic conclusion to the title race.
Reflecting on the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Liverpool, Arteta told Sky Sports: ‘Wow. A really intense game.
‘We started brilliantly, controlled the game and scored the first goal and the second goal was a beautiful action.
‘The game was under control until we conceded a really sloppy goal. Then the game changed momentum.
‘We lost control after half time, lost far too many simple balls and it became a very open and chaotic game which they love.
