It was second 1-1 draw in a row at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Liverpool in 2008 in the premier league itself. They had played last season's fixture in April where a goal each from Peter Crouch and Van Persie saw the two sides leveled. Yesterday too the match ended in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal taking the lead in 25th minute through Robin Van Persie through a fabulous cross from the wonder kid Nasri. 5 minutes before the half time the shy striker Robbie Keane made it level with a very confident one-on-one goal with Almunia. In no time, Gerrard could have doubled the score through a wonderful pass from Kuyt only 3 yards from goal which went pegging. The second half saw Emmannuel Adebayour yellow carded for the second time in the 60th minute which made him leave the field but seemed quite an unfair decision whatsoever.

Liverpool had visited Emirates without Torres and Rafa Benitez himself. However Rafa was in contact with the Goalkeeping coach throughout the game instructing Sammy Lee who was in charge of Liverpool side in his absence. The game was pretty interesting but Liverpool could have done better especially after 60th minute when Aresenal were down to 10 men without Adebayour. However, they're in the top position two points clear from Chelsea who are to visit Pompey tonight.