Arsenal were made to settle for a goalless draw against Liverpool that moved them six points clear at the top of the Premier League but denied them the chance to open up what could have been an eight-point lead. On an evening billed as a statement opportunity in the title race, the leaders found no way past a disciplined visiting side at the Emirates Stadium.
With both Manchester City and Aston Villa having dropped points on Wednesday, there was an expectant atmosphere in north London and a feeling that this could be a decisive night in Arsenal's bid for a first league title in 22 years. Instead, the script was torn up as Liverpool dug in, frustrated the home attackers and left with a point that will feel more valuable to them than to their hosts.
Arsenal began brightly but survived a major scare when Conor Bradley clipped the crossbar after a mix-up between David Raya and William Saliba, before Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were both denied by Alisson Becker from distance. After the break, Arne Slot's side grew increasingly authoritative, dominating possession as the home team faded, yet Liverpool could not turn their control into shots on target, and late chances for Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli were repelled to seal a tense 0-0 draw.
Arsenal's early intent checked by Bradley's bar-rattling warning