Some Liverpool fans may forgive their side for a 3-3 draw against Newcastle. This is because it means losing 2 points rather than gaining 1 point.
A double act from Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold put United in a superb position with less than 10 minutes of normal time remaining at St James’ Park.
However, an unfortunate late error from Caoimhin Kelleher allowed the visitors to extend their winning streak in all competitions since the end of October to eight games.
Elsewhere, Arsenal and Manchester City took maximum points from their meetings with Manchester United and Nottingham Forest respectively.
How did Mikel Arteta react to Liverpool’s draw?
It is still too early to tell who will win the title race. That was the verdict given by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta when asked for his reaction to the news that Liverpool had lost a point against Newcastle.
“I was so happy celebrating in the dressing room that I didn’t realize it.” The Spaniard was quoted as saying: BBC Sports.
“I heard the news, but winning this league is difficult. “It’s still too early.”
This clearly indicates that the 42-year-old still feels we are a team that should be taken very seriously in the title race.
After all, we still hold a seven-point lead over the Gunners, which far exceeds our expectations prior to Arne Slot’s opening campaign in charge of the club.
What a draw with Newcastle means in reality
The table shows Liverpool cost themselves some of their lead in the Premier League title race with a draw against Eddie Howe’s men.
But in reality, we haven’t fallen that far, considering Arsenal and Manchester City both dropped points in the North East at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Until further notice, we will treat this matter in the same way we look back at the Nottingham Forest defeat.
See you all at Goodison Park!
