Liverpool score without registering a first-half shot on target at Arsenal after calamitous mix-up in defence
Liverpool equalised at Arsenal without firing a single shot on target in the first half thanks to a comical Gabriel own goal before defeat.
The Premier League leaders fell behind in the 14th minute when Bukayo Saka netted the rebound from Kai Havertz's saved shot.
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It looked as though Arsenal would take their lead into the break but a mess in defence saw them pegged back at half-time.
William Saliba appeared to bounce on Luis Diaz's mis-controlled touch but the ball went on to hit Gabriel's arm and into his own net.
Liverpool will fell lucky to have scored at such a crucial stage in the game as all three of their first-half shots were off target.
The goal could have proven decisive for the Reds as a win would have taken them seven points clear at the top.
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However, Arsenal regained the lead in the 67th minute, with Liverpool the ones to produce a defensive mishap this time around.
Virgil van Dijk did little to clear a long ball and Alisson jumped over it, allowing Gabriel Martinelli to score in an empty net.
Jurgen Klopp's side had won 19 points from losing positions this season prior to their trip to north London but couldn't repeat such success on Sunday.
Matters were made worse late on as Ibrahima Konate was sent off for a second yellow card following a foul on Kai Havertz.
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Leandro Trossard then sealed all three points in stoppage-time as he fired in through the legs of Alisson.
Arsenal's win has revitalised their title chances as they have now moved into 2nd in the table and two points behind Liverpool, who remain top despite defeat.
Victory, their second in as many league games, has avenged their FA Cup third round loss to the Reds earlier in the year.
Manchester City have two games in hand on Arsenal but they will take confidence from their latest triumph into the remaining months of the season.
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