Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool: Bukayo Saka is back with a bang while Declan Rice puts in a monster performance

Arsenal moved to third place in the Premier League table after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

The Gunners appeared to be on course to take all three points after Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scored either side of Virgil van Dijk's header.

However, Liverpool equalized nine minutes from time when Mohamed Salah scored.

The draw means Arsenal are now third in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Manchester City.

Simon Collings was at the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal in action…

David Raya 6

Didn't have much to do as Arsenal kept Liverpool at bay. Showed great reflexes late on as he stretched to block a dangerous cross from Salah.

Thomas Partey 9

Tasked with playing right-back and did a brilliant job. Tied up Luis Diaz and was also brilliant in possession. One of his best games in an Arsenal shirt.

Ben White 8

Moved back into the center of defense due to William Saliba's suspension. He was up to the challenge and set up Arsenal's opening goal with a stunning assist.

Gabriel 7

Had a solid game until he was substituted just after half time. Arsenal's bad luck with defensive injuries continues.

Jurrien Timber 7

Thrown into the team after almost a month off. Lasted over 70 minutes and did a good job of silencing Salah.

Bukayo Saka 8

Opened the scoring with a superb goal and gave Andy Robertson a blistering performance all afternoon. After missing the last two games due to injury, he is back with a bang.

Declan Rice 9 | Player of the game

A monster in the middle of the pitch, especially in the first half. He broke up the game so well and set up Arsenal's second goal with a precise free kick.

Mikel Merino 7

Had a rocky start but got better as the game went on. Scored his first goal for Arsenal by heading home from a free kick.

Gabriel Martinelli 7

Was with Trent Alexander-Arnold the whole game and had a lot of fun. Well played, only the last ball was missing when it mattered most.

Kai Havertz 7

Wasted a good chance in the first half when he shot over the crossbar. Gabriel Jesus had a good chance late on and a goal was also ruled out.

Leandro Trossard 6

Worked tirelessly without the ball and was usually busy. Linked the game pretty well and combined well with Havertz at times.

Substitute

Jakub Kiwior (Gabriel 54') 5

The lack of pace was mercilessly exposed by Darwin Nunez in Liverpool's second goal.

Myles Lewis Skelly (Wood 75') N/A

Gabriel Jesus (Saka 85') N/A

Ethan Nwaneri (Martinelli 85') N/A

Substitutes not used: Neto, Zinchenko, Nichols, Jorginho, Sterling.