Arsenal held by Liverpool, all Premier League blockbuster ignites in fiery clash

Arsenal failed to consolidate the top of the English Premier League standings table in the current season, after losing two decisive points in its struggle toward the title. The Premier League title race took another fascinating twist as leaders Arsenal surrendered a 2-0 advantage to draw at Liverpool in a thrilling Anfield encounter. Arteta's men edge six points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table, but the defending champions now have the destiny of the title in their own hands. It was the first time in six games, and only the second in their last 11, that Arsenal failed to take maximum points. Arsenal leads the English Premier League standings with 73 points, shrinking the gap only to 6 points from Man City, the runner-up with 67 points, with a match postponed. Led by coach Mikel Arteta, the Gunners won 23 of the 30 Premier League matches he has played so far, in addition to 4 draws and 3 defeats. Newcastle comes in third place in the Premier League standings, with 56 points, ahead of Manchester United, who are in fourth place by one goal difference only. While Tottenham ranks fifth in the English Premier League table with 53 points, followed by Aston Villa sixth with 47 points, then comes Brighton in seventh place with 46 points.