Saka salvages late point for as title race takes another turn

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Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka

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– Premier League leaders Arsenal scored two late goals as they fought back to draw a thriller at home to struggling Southampton.

– It was a third draw in a row for the Gunners as they continue to stumble in their pursuit of the title.

– Saints led after just 28 seconds, when Carlos Alcaraz capitalised on an Aaron Ramsdale error to score.

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– Arsenal have now conceded the two fastest goals at home in the Premier League this season, the other being Philip Billing’s strike after 9.11 seconds for Bournemouth.

– Theo Walcott doubled the Southampton lead against his former club, before Gabriel Martinelli pulled one back for the league leaders.

– Duje Caleta-Car restored the Southampton two-goal advantage and appeared to seal the three points – only for Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka to score in the 88th and 90th minutes to earn a draw.

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