Arsenal hold Liverpool to 1-1 draw, retain EPL top spot

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Liverpool, ensuring they will spend the Christmas at the top of the Premier League table.

The game started with a quick lead for Arsenal, as Gabriel headed in from Martin Odegaard’s free-kick just four minutes into the match.

However, Liverpool quickly responded, with Mohamed Salah equalizing with a goal from the right after a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The match continued to be tightly contested, with both teams creating opportunities but lacking the finishing touch in the final third.

Liverpool had a golden chance to take the lead when a defensive mix-up from Arsenal led to a counter-attack.

However, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s effort struck the crossbar, denying Liverpool.

The draw means that Arsenal retains their position at the top of the Premier League table, while Liverpool sits just one point behind them in second place.