Arsenal draw delays title celebrations for Liverpool

Arsenal prevented Liverpool from being crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball despite conceding a late goal in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

- PHILIP DUNCAN

Mikel Arteta’s players knew that a defeat at the Emirates would see Liverpool take the title, but the home side were ahead inside three minutes through Jakub Kiwior.

Eberechi Eze’s superb volley from a corner hauled Palace level before Leandro Trossard scored his third goal in two matches to restore Arsenal’s advantage.

Arsenal looked on course to take all three points but a sloppy pass by William Saliba allowed Palace substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta to strike with seven minutes left.

The Gunners are 12 points adrift of Liverpool and, with only the same number of points available across their remaining four matches, Arne Slot’s squad will seal the title with a draw against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.

Arteta’s side will now turn their attention to next week’s opening leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain with Palace to face Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday as they bid for a place in the FA Cup final.