Martin Skrtel reveals he had to have his head stapled after scoring Liverpool equaliser against Arsenal

Slovakian defender scored dramatic 97th minute goal at Anfield

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Martin Skrtel has revealed his head needed to be stapled after colliding with Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.

The Liverpool centre-back had his head strapped up before rising powerfully to head home the Reds' equaliser in the 97th minute - injury time given because of the Slovakian's head injury.

The defender later took to Instagram to show a picture of his wound, which needed half a dozen staples.

"Dissapoiting [sic] with the result but happy to scored that late goal and helped the team to get at least the point!" he posted.

The image was part of a collage that showed the Giroud collision and Skrtel scoring then celebrating.

Philippe Coutinho put Liverpool into a first-half lead but Arsenal responded almost immediately through Mathieu Debuchy.

Martin Skrtel heads in the dramatic equaliser (GETTY IMAGES)

Giroud then put Arsenal into the lead before Skrtel's late header made it 2-2.