Liverpool had more chances, and Darwin Nunez, a substitute, forced Ramsdale into a save, but Arsenal looked like holding on until Firmino scored.
Liverpool and Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw on Sunday, with Roberto Firmino netting an equalizer in the 87th minute to end Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge.
After Arsenal had taken a two-goal lead at Anfield, the Brazilian forward rose at the far post to cap a rousing comeback from the Merseyside club.
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli had elevated the league leaders to command. In any case, Mohamed Salah decreased the deficiency before halftime and afterward missed a punishment after the break.
Firmino scored a goal that could have a big impact on the race for the title, coming at a time when Arsenal appeared to be on its way to extending its lead over Manchester City to eight points.
The visitors had taken the lead in the eighth minute when Martinelli capitalized on Virgil van Dijk’s error to put them ahead.
After Van Dijk’s attempted clearance went straight into the forward’s path, he raced through on goal and slipped a low shot past Alisson.
Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal a 2-0 lead in the 28th minute. Martinelli provided the ball, and Gabriel Jesus crossed for his fellow Brazilian to head home from close range.
The team led by Mikel Arteta was winning easily, and the Anfield crowd was quiet until Liverpool came back. After converting Jordan Henderson’s miss-hit attempt in the 42nd, Salah restored parity.
After conceding a penalty seven minutes into the second half, Liverpool surged forward and had a chance to level the score.
Diogo Jota was brought down by Rob Holding, but Salah didn’t capitalize when he fired wide from the spot.
Liverpool had more chances, and Darwin Nunez, a substitute, forced Aaron Ramsdale into a save, but Arsenal appeared to be holding on for a crucial victory until Firmino’s goal.
If Ramsdale hadn’t made two saves late on to deny Salah and Ibrahima Konate, the outcome for the London club could have been worse.
In the meantime, the dispute between assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Andy Robertson will be looked into by the organization in charge of professional referees.
When he collided with the Liverpool defender, Hatzidakis appeared to raise his arm, according to video replays.