Arsenal Maintains Premier League Lead Despite 12-Year Win Drought at Anfield: 1-1 Draw with Liverpool Keeps Title Race Intense
Gabriel’s initial goal was nullified by an impressive strike from Mohamed Salah.
From 20 yards inside his own half his searching pass dropped over the head of Oleksandar Zinchenko, which Salah anticipated, who was then beaten easily as the Egypt international executed a trademark cutback to beat David Raya for pace at his near post.
Despite both teams striving for a win, the top two teams in the Premier League rightfully ended up with a draw.
While being at the top on December 25 holds significance, it doesn’t guarantee future success. Both clubs are well aware of this fact; in the last six instances, when a team failed to secure the trophy after being in this position, it was one of these two teams.
Although no definitive outcome has been reached, the match offered some early holiday excitement, contrasting sharply with last weekend’s game in which Manchester United displayed a lack of attacking intent.
Arsenal, on the other hand, fully committed to the match. While they secured the same point as United, their achievement came through a markedly different approach, involving a demanding 90 minutes of relentless high press and intensity.
