Jose Reina's late howler enabled Arsenal to snatch a draw from
a thrilling Premier League opener at 10-man Liverpool.
The Liverpool goalkeeper saw the ball rebound off him after Marouane
Chamakh had hit the post in the final minute at Anfield to cancel
out a David Ngog strike.
The goal was reward for a late spell of Arsenal pressure but it
was unfortunate for Liverpool, who had survived most of the second
half unscathed after the sending off of Joe Cole.
The big-name summer signing from Chelsea was dismissed on his league
debut for a reckless challenge on Arsenal debutant Laurent Koscielny.
Koscielny himself also received a red card, but not until moments
before the final whistle when he earned a second booking for handball.
The equaliser denied Liverpool what would have been only their
fourth victory over the Gunners in their last 19 league meetings.
It remains to be seen how much the new wave of optimism which has
swept into the club since Roy Hodgson was appointed as manager has
been punctured.
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