US EditionLacklustre Arsenal held to dour 0-0 draw by Liverpool
Arsenal extended their lead over second-placed Manchester City to six points despite being held scoreless at home by Liverpool, who remain unbeaten in their last 10 league matches.
- On Thursday, Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium in a heavyweight meeting with Liverpool, denying them the chance to move eight points clear.
- Liverpool arrived shorn of key attackers Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike through injury and Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Storm Goretti’s heavy rain hampered both teams' attacking rhythm.
- Liverpool registered no shots on target, an exceptionally rare occurrence last seen in March 2010, with Conor Bradley hitting the crossbar and the match producing few clear-cut chances despite activity.
- Arsenal remain top but missed the chance to widen the gap, keeping a six-point edge over Manchester City, while Liverpool stay fourth, three points clear of Newcastle and Manchester United for Champions League qualification.
- The match saw each side dominate one half before late changes reshaped the closing stages, with Mikel Arteta making a bold double change 12 minutes from time and bringing on Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli for narrow late attempts.
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