5 of the longest Premier League matches

#2 Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool, 17th April 2011 (102 minutes 30 seconds)

Liverpool's Kuyt scores vs Arsenal

The 32nd game of the 2010/11 season was incredible for Arsenal. They were in the second spot and had to win to close the gap and keep their titles hopes alive as they chased Manchester United.

While a draw would be enough to keep them mathematically in the race, it would all but end any real hopes of a first title in six years. The match was circumspect for a Liverpool side that was stationed in sixth, five points behind Spurs in fifth. Liverpool were happy to sit back and defend deep and try scoring on the counter-attack while Arsenal, in need of a win, were much more proactive.

Fabio Aurelio was stretchered off in the 21st minute and a 17-year old Jack Robinson was introduced at left-back. Jon Flannagan, 18, was already playing in the Liverpool backline making it two teens in the Liverpool defence.

Arsenal endured a frustrating game and were nearly caught out by the aerial prowess of Andy Caroll, who failed to convert the chances. Luis Suarez missed a great opportunity in the last ten minutes of regulation time as well and Arsenal were still in with a chance of snatching a late win and keep their title hopes alive.

The game saw quite a bit of injury time as Jamie Carragher and Joe Flannagan collided with each other and were treated on the pitch for a few minutes. At the end of regulation time, an incredible 12 minutes were added on.

Liverpool finally succumbed to the pressure and conceded a penalty in the 98th minute. Van Persie converted and Arsenal thought they were well and truly in the title race. In the 101st minute, though, Emmanuel Eboue pushed Lucas Leiva while defending a free kick and conceded a penalty which Dirk Kuyt scored in the 102nd minute.

The match wrapped up soon, bringing a conclusion a fantastic game of football.