Arsenal squandered the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The Reds are one of only two teams to defeat Mikel Arteta’s side this season, and Conor Bradley came close to breaking the deadlock when he hit the crossbar. Arsenal failed to score at home for the first time this season, but still managed to extend their lead over second-placed Manchester City to six points.
City’s three successive draws over the past week had allowed Arsenal to edge in on their first league title in 22 years. According To Sport Ntdv.
The Emirates was rocking before a ball was kicked, but the match between the reigning champions and seeming champions elect fell flat.
Both sides battled to deal with the difficult conditions created by Storm Goretti, which brought torrential rain and swirling winds.
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Liverpool has long been out of the title race since defeating Arsenal at Anfield in August, but they are currently 10 games unbeaten, securing their position in the top four.
The visitors were hemmed in for much of the first 45 minutes, but they came close to opening the score before halftime.
William Saliba’s backpass almost took David Raya off guard, and with the Spanish goalkeeper stranded, Conor Bradley’s lob hit the underside of the crossbar.
The roles were flipped in the second stanza, with Liverpool dominating possession and territory.
However, the Reds were missing three of their most dangerous attacking threats, with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike out injured and Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The roles were flipped in the second stanza, with Liverpool dominating possession and territory.
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