Liverpool played out the greatest draw in Premier League history 17 years ago to the day

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On April 21st 2009, Liverpool and Arsenal produced one of the most unforgettable matches in Premier League history, playing out a breathless 4-4 draw at Anfield.This was not just another point on the board for Liverpool in the title race, but a fiercely contested result earned in one of the most dramatic games the competition has ever seen. In a very different era for Liverpool, this meeting with Arsenal became an instant classic and a draw that still feels impossible to top.

Four minutes after the restart, Torres powered in a header from Dirk Kuyt’s cross, and by the 56th minute Liverpool were ahead when Yossi Benayoun headed home after Arsenal failed to clear. Arshavin pounced on a defensive mistake to make it 2-2 in the 67th minute, then completed his hat-trick just three minutes later after more slack Liverpool defending.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesYet still Liverpool came again.

In stoppage time, with Liverpool throwing bodies forward, Arsenal broke from a corner and Arshavin raced through to score his fourth of an astonishing night in the 90th minute, seemingly winning it. It was an Anfield classic, a title-race gut punch, and the gold standard for a good draw.READ MORE: How Jurgen Klopp’s first Merseyside Derby set the tone for Everton misery under Liverpool’s legendary bossJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox