Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling contest that showed just why they are leading the Premier League after nine games.
Bukayo Saka scored twice, including keeping his nerve with a late penalty, as Arsenal returned to the top of the table - a point ahead of Manchester City.
The Gunners went 1-0 up inside a minute at the Emirates in a fast and furious start which saw Gabriel Martinelli nip in behind and fire past Alisson Becker.
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Darwin Nunez levelled for the visitors but Arsenal were back in the lead on a stroke of half-time. Trent Alexander-Arnold made an utterly bizarre decision to leave his position and charge towards the ball - leaving Gabriel free in the area.
He produced a defty dummy that allowed Saka to slide in at the far post.
Liverpool equalised against the run of play for a second time through Roberto Firmino but a controversial spot-kick was awarded for Arsenal's winner.
Thiago Alcantara was adjudged to have kicked Gabriel Jesus on the calf when he beat him to the ball and after a long delay - as a result of VAR and a fracas - Saka coolly slotted home.
Arsenal played like they very much belong in a title race while Liverpool continue to look all over the place and are just four points off the relegation zone after a dismal start to the new campaign.
The Reds, currently lurching in tenth, are also a massive 14 points adrift of today's opponents heading in to the game against champions Manchester City next week.
Topics: Premier League, Arsenal, Liverpool
Josh Lawless