Bukayo Saka starred for Arsenal as the Gunners breezed pass Liverpool in a heady Premier League matchday 23 clash at the Emirates.
Saka fired the home side into the lead against the title-chasing Reds but an own goal by Gabriel Magalhaes ensured the score was tied at the interval.
The Gunners would need two goals from Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Leandro Trossard to wrap up a 3-1 victory over the visitors.
Two goalkeeping errors by Liverpool goalie Alisson Becker handed the Gunners a deserved 3-1 victory. The game was a must-win for an Arsenal side hoping to stage another formidable challenge for the title after last season's slumber.
At the blast of the final whistle, the job was done with Arsenal pegging back the Reds from extending the lead on the Premier League table.
The Gunners closed the gap on Liverpool to 2 points with third-placed Manchester City set to go top of the table with a point if they win their two outstanding matches.
The win at Emirates for Arsenal came at a huge cost for the Gunners. Bukayo Saka, who paved the way for victory with an opening goal, had to be subbed off after he picked up a knee issue.
A worrying footage shows the England star limping off the field in the 79th minute while Arsenal were leading 2-1. Arsenal medical staff attended to him trying to get him back to action but it dawned on Arteta he had to be subbed off.
Reiss Nelson was subbed on in his place but the England star stayed on the bench through the game watching his side finish what he started against the Merseyside club.
Meanwhile, there have been concerns over his well-being among Arsenal fans who fears the missing the 22-year-old to Arsenal's piling injury list in this crucial stage of the Premier League campaign.
Updating fans on the situation in post-match press conference, Mikel Arteta said the injury is a minor issue and Saka should be fine as soon as possible.
"He should be fine I think. He got a kick on the ankle."
This season, Saka has missed two weeks of action for Arsenal following a thigh injury. A second injury blow for the player could take a toll on Arsenal's chances as he is integral to the squad.
He has 24 goal contributions for the club this term, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists.
Saka fired the home side into the lead against the title-chasing Reds but an own goal by Gabriel Magalhaes ensured the score was tied at the interval.
The Gunners would need two goals from Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Leandro Trossard to wrap up a 3-1 victory over the visitors.
Two goalkeeping errors by Liverpool goalie Alisson Becker handed the Gunners a deserved 3-1 victory. The game was a must-win for an Arsenal side hoping to stage another formidable challenge for the title after last season's slumber.
At the blast of the final whistle, the job was done with Arsenal pegging back the Reds from extending the lead on the Premier League table.
The Gunners closed the gap on Liverpool to 2 points with third-placed Manchester City set to go top of the table with a point if they win their two outstanding matches.
The win at Emirates for Arsenal came at a huge cost for the Gunners. Bukayo Saka, who paved the way for victory with an opening goal, had to be subbed off after he picked up a knee issue.
A worrying footage shows the England star limping off the field in the 79th minute while Arsenal were leading 2-1. Arsenal medical staff attended to him trying to get him back to action but it dawned on Arteta he had to be subbed off.
Reiss Nelson was subbed on in his place but the England star stayed on the bench through the game watching his side finish what he started against the Merseyside club.
Meanwhile, there have been concerns over his well-being among Arsenal fans who fears the missing the 22-year-old to Arsenal's piling injury list in this crucial stage of the Premier League campaign.
Updating fans on the situation in post-match press conference, Mikel Arteta said the injury is a minor issue and Saka should be fine as soon as possible.
"He should be fine I think. He got a kick on the ankle."
This season, Saka has missed two weeks of action for Arsenal following a thigh injury. A second injury blow for the player could take a toll on Arsenal's chances as he is integral to the squad.
He has 24 goal contributions for the club this term, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists.