Premier League Table: Arsenal Throw Title Race Wide Open After Defeat to Liverpool

• Arsenal remain top in the Premier League standings despite dropping points against Liverpool on Sunday
• The Londoners were forced to a draw at Anfield with the Reds securing a point after staging a comeback
• Only six points separate the Gunners at the top with second-placed Man City, who have a game in hand

The Premier League title race took a sudden twist on Sunday evening (April 9), after Arsenal dropped points against Liverpool at Anfield.

The Gunners were hoping to secure maximum points against the Reds for a chance to restore their eight-point lead at the top.

Despite taking a 2-0 lead, Arsenal were unable to sustain Liverpool's pressure and eventually threw in the towel to settle for an epic 2-2 draw.

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had earned the visitors the advantage before Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino netted in either half of the match to hand the hosts a precious point.

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According to Sky Sports, the result plunged the title race wide open, with Arsenal enjoying a six-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand.

United, Newcastle cement top-four bid

Elsewhere, Manchester United and Newcastle won their respective fixtures to cement their bid to finish in the top four.

The Magpies remain third in the standings with 56 points after demolishing West Ham 5-1, while United occupy fourth place with the same number of points following their 2-0 win over Everton.

Tottenham Hotspur are placed fifth with 54 points, while Aston Villa and Brighton sit sixth and seventh, respectively.

Liverpool and Chelsea remain in the middle of the table after an underwhelming campaign, with both teams facing the prospect of missing out on a top-four finish.

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Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, and Southampton are all in the relegation zone, having dropped points this weekend.

Rooney backs Arsenal for glory

Sports Brief also reported on Wayne Rooney making his prediction for this season's title race as Arsenal and Man City go head-to-head.

The England and Man United legend has backed the Gunners to lift the Premier League title this season over the second-placed Citizens.

According to the former striker, Rooney cannot see the north Londoners collapsing despite pressure from Pep Guardiola's side.