(Premier League)
Tuesday 21st April 2009

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League after an Anfield classic against Arsenal – but Andrey Arshavin’s remarkable four-goal haul delivered a serious blow to their title ambitions.

Rafael Benitez will no doubt praise Liverpool’s spirit and ambition, as he did after a similar result in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge last week, but defensive weaknesses fatally undermined a vibrant attacking display.

Liverpool’s point puts them ahead of Manchester United on goal difference but Sir Alex Ferguson’s reigning champions now have a potentially crucial two games in hand.

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