LONDON, England: Arsenal wasted the chance to move 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 sides to beat Mikel Arteta’s men this season and came closest to breaking the deadlock when Conor Bradley hit the crossbar.
Arsenal failed to score for the first time at home all season but did enough to extend their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to six points.
Three consecutive draws for City over the past week had opened the door for Arsenal to close in on their first league title in 22 years.
Both sides struggled to deal with the treacherous conditions as Storm Goretti unleashed torrential rain and swirling winds.
Arteta had to turn to his wealth of options off the bench to try and turn the tide as Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli were all introduced in the hunt for a winner.
But they took until stoppage time to register a shot on goal in the second half as Jesus and Martinelli fired too close to Alisson Becker.
A point edges fourth-placed Liverpool three points clear of Newcastle and Manchester United in the battle for a place in next season’s Champions League. – AFP
