What followed was a true example of grit and determination from Arsenal. We had a huge unbeaten run stretching some 23 games, and surely this was not the time to allow the run to cease? What did happen was that the 12 game winning streak came to an end, but the unbeaten run continued, and Arsenal marched confidently back to head the table, with a game in hand over the next challengers.
Cesc Fabregas scored another goal in his exhilarating season with around ten minutes left, which more than made ammends for an earlier miss as a shot cannoned back off the post. Bendtner also missed a glorious opportunity from a shot rebounding off the post, as Arsenal pushed onwards, and possibly could or should have taken all the spoils. As it was, a point away at one of our main rivals must show that Arsenal are a determined, organised and very ambitious outfit, and will not rest until that Premiership Title graces Ashburton Grove for the first time.
Arsene Wenger wrote:We were disappointed not to have won at Anfield on Sunday, but I was very pleased with the attitude and performance of the team. The players are frustrated that they didn't take all three points, but you have to be realistic.
People said it was our first big test of the season and I feel we came out of it stronger. We played without the handbrake on, without any restrictions and we were faithful to the game we wanted to play even after we conceded the first goal.
We showed our technical quality and movement and overall we handled the game very well. I cannot fault anyone, it was a fantastic game.
We have another big game on Saturday when Manchester United visit Emirates Stadium. It is another big test but we will be much stronger for our performance at Anfield.
As far as the title is concerned I have always been very confident of what we could achieve this season. I said we could do well before the season started and now we have convinced a few more people.
There is a long way to go, but we have the talent to fight right at the top for the Premier League.