Liverpool and Arsenal draw 1 - 1 in English Premier League opener at home . Cole , who joined Liverpool after being released by champions Chelsea , was sent off for a two-footed lunge on Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny just before half-time of the heavyweight encounter . Liverpool 's Joe Cole sent off just before halftime for foul on Laurent Koscielny . Arsenal also sees red deep into injury time at the end of the match . David Ngog put Liverpool ahead but Pepe Reina own goal rescues Arsenal .
Liverpool and Arsenal draw 1 - 1 in English Premier League opener at home . Liverpool 's Joe Cole sent off just before halftime for foul on Laurent Koscielny . Arsenal also sees red deep into injury time at the end of the match . David Ngog put Liverpool ahead but Pepe Reina own goal rescues Arsenal .