Sports world daily: Arsenal held by Liverpool; Jabeur beats Bencic to claim Charleston title

Arsenal’s title pursuit was dented on Sunday after the Premier League leaders squadered a two-goal lead to be held by Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid closed the gap with Real Madrid after a win over Real Vallecano.

In tennis, Ons Jabeur beat Belinda Bencic to win the Charleston Open title, while Frances Tiafoe won his first trophy since 2018, at the Houston ATP.

Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events through the day for 9 April, 2023:

Arsenal held by Liverpool

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned the Gunners’ lack of ruthlessness as they surrendered a two-goal lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday to blow the Premier League title race wide open.

Arteta’s men edge six points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table, but the defending champions now have the destiny of the title in their own hands.

City have a game in hand and host the Gunners at the Etihad later this month.

Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus appeared to have Arsenal cruising towards an eighth consecutive league win.

But Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back before half-time to spark a Liverpool fightback.

Salah missed a second-half penalty before Roberto Firmino headed in the equaliser three minutes from time.

Jurgen Klopp’s men then missed a series of chances to...

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