Arsenal has slipped up in the Premier League title race by squandering a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa after Liverpool beat Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez.

If this is to be the end of Arsenal's title challenge -- and given events in Brentford earlier Saturday, it feels like it might be -- then it could scarcely be more appropriate. This was the full smorgasbord of the reasons why the Premier League trophy will be on Merseyside come May 24 rather than north London.

The title feels like it is slipping away from Arsenal.Defensive issues cost ArsenalInjuries have hurt Arsenal this season and it has forced Arteta into changes at the back.That was the case once again this evening as a hamstring injury for William Saliba forced him to miss out.