Arteta savours win as Arsenal reaffirm place in title race

The result marked Liverpool’s first defeat since September.

GUNNING FOR GLORY: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the final whistle. Pic: John Walton, PA Wire, 

ARSENAL 3-1 LIVERPOOL 

A PREMIER LEAGUE classic that matched exquisite qualities with comedy calamities to re-establish worthy winners Arsenal in the title race. A second-half Gabriel Martinelli goal, after a rare defensive muddle between Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, and a late Leandro Trossard sublime solo strike moved them to within two points of leaders Liverpool.