Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis, Premier League 2018/19 

Lacazette scored a crucial leveller at the end
Lacazette scored a crucial leveller at the end

#5 The title race only gets bigger from here

The battle only gets tougher from here
The battle only gets tougher from here

In terms of fluency, craft and creativity, Arsenal were clearly and undoubtedly the better side. A better side than a team drilled by Jurgen Klopp, currently feared as one of the best-attacking outfits in European football. Apart from their dominance and guile, they still had to come back from behind to extend their unbeaten run.

They showed grit, character and the spirit to level the scoreline, restore parity and salvage a point. From the individual brilliance of Alexandre Lacazette that got the equalizer, Alex Iwobi's inclusion proved to leave a telling effect on the game. Take nothing away from Emery as well, who's substitutions were fantastic.

Now, Manchester City might be clear at the top with a win against Southampton in their next fixture, but there are genuine yet relevant contenders this season. While Liverpool continue to illustrate their firepower this season, the Gunners too showed how lethal they can be against a top opponent.

Another thing was sure - the Arsenal-Liverpool rivalry has another high-octane chapter pinned to it now.

So now, it's Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City - all closely tussling and battling it out for the Premier League triumph. This race is only getting feistier and better in terms of quality.

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