ARSENAL EXTENDS UNBEATEN RUN,  THANKS TO LACAZETE’S LATE EQUALISER

Alexandre Lacazette struck a late equaliser to extend Arsenal’s unbeaten run to 14 games and deny Liverpool a significant victory in their bid to win the Premier League title.
James Milner’s 62nd-minute strike, after Sadio Mane’s cross was diverted into his path by the palm of Bernd Leno and heel of Rob Holding, looked set to give Liverpool the win that would have moved them three points clear at the top of the table.
But Lacazette halted Liverpool’s march with a stunning finish in the 83rd minute, beating Alisson to the ball before curling into the net from a narrow angle.
Lacazette’s equaliser was well-deserved by Arsenal, who more than merited a share of the points at the Emirates. It was a game that showcased the home side’s improvement under Unai Emery this season following Arsene Wenger’s exit at the end of last term. Arsenal were vibrant and ambitious going forward and tighter than usual at the back, but Liverpool also underlined why they believe they can end the club’s 29-year wait for the title this season.
Jurgen Klopp’s men ended the game with good reason to be aggrieved by the ruling out of Mane’s first-half goal for offside when replays showed the forward to be onside. Both teams had opportunities to win the game, but a draw — Liverpool’s third against top-six rivals this season — was a fair result.