Martinelli fires Arsenal to late win, Liverpool held at Brighton

LONDON : Arsenal moved level on points with neighbours Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League after beating champions Manchester City on Sunday as Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Mohammed Kudus scored an 89th-minute equaliser to earn West Ham a point against Newcastle United in a 2-2 draw and Aston Villa stayed fifth in the standings after drawing 1-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Arsenal came into the match having not beaten City in the league since 2015, a run of 15 games - their longest winless streak against a single opponent in league history.

Ending that run looked unlikely as City had the better of the chances in the first half, with Arsenal's Declan Rice clearing off the line to keep the champions at bay.

Arsenal did not have a single shot on target in the opening period, but upped the tempo after the break.

The game appeared to be edging towards a stalemate before Martinelli struck four minutes from time, a deflection off City defender Nathan Ake taking the ball past keeper Ederson.

The goal sparked wild celebrations at the Emirates, as Arsenal moved above City into second place on 20 points, two above the champions, and trailing Spurs only on goals scored.

"It is a great feeling," Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said. "We have not beaten them for so long, but I am in no doubt we have beaten the best team in the world.

"I am really proud to be part of this team. We have to keep believing in what we are doing."

BRIGHTON THRILLER

In a thrilling match on the south coast, Brighton captain Lewis Dunk scored with a deft volley to cancel out Mohamed Salah's brace for Liverpool as the Seagulls came from behind to earn a point.

The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when Simon Adingra