London, October 29:

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League on Sunday when they rallied for a 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard put the home side ahead in the seventh minute with a fierce shot. But Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas hit his 10th goal of the season with 10 minutes

left to ensure both sides continued their unbeaten starts to the Premier League season.

Arsenal joined defending champion Manchester United on 26 points and with the same goal difference, but leads the standings having scored more goals. Liverpool dropped to sixth place on 20 points, while Blackburn moved up to fifth with a 2-1 win over Tottenham, which remained in the relegation zone after conceding an injury-time goal for the fifth time this season.

Bolton moved up a place with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, while Derby replaced Bolton in last place after a 2-0 home loss to Everton.