Five talking points from Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

AnalysisFive talking points from Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

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It was honours even at Anfield as Liverpool and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening.

Mohamed Salah's stunning strike ensured Jürgen Klopp's side took a share of the spoils after Gabriel's early header for the Gunners.

Here are five things we spotted on a pulsating afternoon in L4…

Salah's run goes on

When Liverpool needed a goal, it had to be Salah who provided it.

The Egyptian's first goal in English football came against Arsenal, for Chelsea in 2014, and his brilliant effort here, smashed home after collecting Trent Alexander-Arnold's sublime pass, means he has now scored 10 goals in 14 Premier League appearances against the Gunners.

Salah has also been directly involved in 121 goals in 120 appearances in the Premier League for the Reds at Anfield, with 88 goals and 33 assists.

Incredible numbers for an incredible player.

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Trent equals Stevie (and Robbo)

Salah's finish may have been special, but so was the pass from Alexander-Arnold to create the chance.

The Reds vice-captain produced something out of the ordinary to ping the ball over Oleksandr Zinchenko and into Salah's path from fully 50 yards, with the Egyptian doing the rest.

Alexander-Arnold has now assisted 57 Premier League goals, the joint-most by a defender in the competition's history, alongside teammate Andy Robertson.

He has also assisted seven goals in 12 appearances in the Premier League against Arsenal, equal with Steven Gerrard.

Decent company.

Never write off Liverpool

The comeback Reds were at it again here. Despite falling behind to Gabriel's fourth-minute header, and despite a tough first 15 minutes in general, Klopp's side were able to fight their way into the game, and in the end will feel they could have taken all three points.

Liverpool have taken 19 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, and in six of the last 11 league meetings with Arsenal they have fallen behind but still managed to avoid defeat.

Resilience.

Konate stands tall

This was a game for cool heads and big hearts, and Liverpool had both in the outstanding Ibrahima Konate.

The Frenchman, who started alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence, stood up tall throughout, winning big tackles and making crucial interventions to keep the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli at bay.

One in particular, on Martinelli in the second half, had Anfield on its feet.

A big performance from the big man.

Gomez is Klopp's Mr Versatile

There were just 34 minutes on the clock when Kostas Tsimikas was forced off the field, having picked up an injury.

Klopp turned to Joe Gomez, and again the 26-year-old showed he is Liverpool's Mr Versatile, slotting in at left-back and delivering another strong display.

Gomez attempted more tackles (six) than any other player on the field, he won all of his six duels, attempted two shots and only Salah had more touches in the Arsenal penalty area.

Whether at right-back, left-back or centre-back, he continues to impress.

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