<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1M8ck2_0wOQKLb400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1M8ck2_0wOQKLb400" width="912" height="513" ></p><p><strong> There had been plenty of drama throughout the </strong><a href="https://www.90min.com/leagues/premier-league" rel="nofollow"><strong> Premier League </strong></a><strong> by the time Sunday's main event rolled around, but little could have prepared fans for the entertainment they were about to witness at the Emirates Stadium. </strong></p><p> Title rivals <a href="https://www.90min.com/teams/arsenal" rel="nofollow"> Arsenal </a> and <a href="https://www.90min.com/teams/liverpool" rel="nofollow"> Liverpool </a> met in north London, with both sides hopeful of keeping pace with Manchester City after the <a href="https://www.90min.com/man-city-1-0-southampton-player-ratings-26-10-24" rel="nofollow"> reigning champions beat Southampton on Saturday </a> . </p><p> The Gunners' preparations for the game were disrupted by a raft of injury concerns, with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber doubtful to feature. However, <a href="https://www.90min.com/arsenal-confirm-huge-injury-returns-for-liverpool-clash" rel="nofollow"> both players pulled through </a> in a big boost for Mikel Arteta. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Arsenal vs Liverpool. <br><br> Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber fit to start for the Gunners. Reds can make a statement with away victory. <a href="https://twitter.com/goal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @goal </a><a href="https://t.co/GSdfdqNCwv" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/GSdfdqNCwv </a></p> — Sean Walsh (@SeanDZWalsh) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanDZWalsh/status/1850561459081666571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Saka is fit and starting <a href="https://t.co/EenwYuvdyT" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/EenwYuvdyT </a></p> — Leadaship (@Iy_Penda) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iy_Penda/status/1850562820888317996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> There was also some early pushing and shoving involving Virgil van Dijk and Kai Havertz, with the pair performing a weird kind of long-limbed dance before referee Anthony Taylor blew in Arsenal's favour. </p><p> Some sided with the Germany international, while others claimed he got as good as he gave in the interaction. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> It’s a good job Van Dijk just kicked Havertz and didn’t do something outrageous like kick the ball away, or he may have been in real trouble. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #AFC </a></p> — Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamkeys_/status/1850577664651788442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> If Saliba did what van Dijk just did to Havertz, the FA would plant PEDs on him and ban him from English football for life. </p> — (Sham) (@Shamsdale) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shamsdale/status/1850577515909185942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> So Van Dijk kicks Havertz twice with his studs &amp; ref doesn’t even show a yellow??? </p> — Bhavs (@bhavss14) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhavss14/status/1850577664114835739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> Once the kicking stopped, Saka marked his return in the ninth minute, sending Andy Robertson spinning as he collected Ben White's pass and smashed in at the near post. </p><p> The strike also <a href="https://www.90min.com/bukayo-saka-huge-premier-league-milestone-liverpool-clash" rel="nofollow"> brought up 50 Arsenal goals in the Premier League </a> for the 23-year-old, making him the youngest Gunner to achieve that feat. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Bukayo Saka has now scored 50 goals in the Premier League! <a href="https://twitter.com/Oracle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @Oracle </a><a href="https://t.co/VYGRbcdEvx" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/VYGRbcdEvx </a></p> — Premier League (@premierleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1850578650493603987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Saka is a genius. He is a genius. He is a genius who perfects every impact action from literally 0 to 100 in a few months. <br><br> He is a monster who evolves and evolves and evolves and eventually surpasses all the so-called gifted kids. </p> — AI (@nonewthing) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonewthing/status/1850579065075368429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Bukayo Saka is the youngest ever player to score 50 Premier League goals for Arsenal. <br><br> 23 years and 52 days old. 🌶️ <a href="https://t.co/jgotkXozAv" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/jgotkXozAv </a></p> — Squawka (@Squawka) <a href="https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1850579292737941806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> However, the advantage didn't last long for the hosts. Instead, an awesome corner delivery from Trent Alexander-Arnold was flicked on by Luis Diaz and met by Van Dijk, who nodded in beyond David Raya. </p><p> That levelled the scores, leaving the title clash beautifully poised with most of the first half still to play. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="no"> SKIPPPPERRRRRRRR!!!!! 💪 <a href="https://t.co/ZosyrKxji2" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/ZosyrKxji2 </a></p> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1850580182651851187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Dangerous in the air 😤 <br><br> 15 of Virgil van Dijk's last 18 Premier League goals have come via his head ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #ARSLIV </a><a href="https://t.co/rnfIzwy4kv" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/rnfIzwy4kv </a></p> — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1850583059151667691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Both captains on the scoresheet. 🫡 <br><br> Every time Virgil van Dijk has scored in the league for Liverpool previously (16 games), they've won. 😤 <a href="https://t.co/3UomqF5T6T" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/3UomqF5T6T </a></p> — 90min (@90min_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/90min_Football/status/1850582455935197209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> On the cusp of half-time, Arsenal bagged a 2-1 lead. Declan Rice swung in a free kick and Merino was waiting to power his header past Caoimhin Kelleher. </p><p> The video assistant referee check was long and arduous but eventually the goal was given, prompting mass cheers at the Emirates. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Arsenal restore their lead! <br><br> Rice's free-kick is met by Merino, who powers home his first goal for the Gunners 💥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #ARSLIV </a><a href="https://t.co/NbqaT0WzGy" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/NbqaT0WzGy </a></p> — Premier League (@premierleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1850587274628456862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> the broadcast camera cutting to the set piece coach. we are living in unprecedented times. </p> — Ashwin Raman (@AshwinRaman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwinRaman_/status/1850586925582745969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> VAR was NOT introduced to have this much involvement in our game. It’s become absolutely absurd. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #ARSLIV </a></p> — Marc Williams (@ichbinmarc_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ichbinmarc_/status/1850587573145477157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> There was a little bit of everything in the first half, with the second period having an awful lot to live up to. </p><hr><h3> READ THE LATEST PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS, RUMOURS &amp; GOSSIP </h3><br><p> This article was originally published on 90min.com as <a href="https://www.90min.com/features/x-reacts-breathless-first-half-arsenal-vs-liverpool-title-clash?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"> X reacts to breathless first half in Arsenal vs Liverpool title clash </a> . </p></div></body>

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