Manchester United’s players produced one of their most spirited performances of the season after fan protests in the street to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League.

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice struck in the second half to cancel out Bruno Fernandes's free kick but Mikel Arteta's men could only muster a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday in a big blow to their Premier League title chances.

Declan Rice scored a marvelous equalizer and made a matching tackle on Rasmus Hojlund to keep a point for Arsenal in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

It is one of football's oldest cliches, but in the case of Manchester United and Arsenal this season, the league table really does not lie. For Arsenal, one point from their past two games means they are extremely unlikely to reel in league leaders Liverpool and face the disappointing prospect of finishing second for a third straight season.

Arsenal failed to close the gap on Liverpool after being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Sunday. The day before, Liverpool took another big step towards winning the Premier League title, coming from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

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