Mohamed Salah’s equaliser helped Liverpool secure a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in a heated Premier League title showdown on Sunday, while Manchester United endured another setback with a 2-1 loss to West Ham, intensifying pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
The results leave Liverpool a point behind leaders Manchester City, with Arsenal trailing five points in third. Despite a strong start from Arsenal, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk remains optimistic, stating, “We are in October, and let’s see what it brings us at the end of the season. Enjoy the ride.”
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Virgil van Dijk quickly replied for Liverpool. Arsenal regained the lead before the break with Mikel Merino’s header, only for Salah to bring Liverpool level in the second half.
Meanwhile, Manchester United were punished for missed chances at West Ham, where Jarrod Bowen’s penalty lifted the Hammers above United to 14th in the table. Chelsea moved up to fifth after Cole Palmer’s inspired performance earned them a 2-1 win over Newcastle, while Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham.