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Liverpool held Arsenal to a frustrating goalless draw at the Emirates, as the home side failed to turn long spells of possession into clear‑cut chances in a cagey Premier League encounter.[5]
Arsenal started brightly, dominating territory and pressing high, but their final ball repeatedly let them down, with Liverpool’s reorganised back line standing firm and limiting Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to half chances from wide areas.[5]
The game’s clearest first‑half opening actually fell to Liverpool when a mix‑up in the Arsenal defence presented Conor Bradley with a chance; his effort beat the goalkeeper but crashed against the crossbar, a major let‑off for the hosts.[6]
After the break, Arsenal increased the tempo, pinning Liverpool deeper, yet their play remained predictable and too often funneled into crowded central areas, allowing Liverpool’s midfield to break up attacks and slow the rhythm of the match.[5]
Liverpool offered sporadic threat on the counter, but their attacking play lacked precision, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz frequently isolated and unable to combine in advanced positions, reflecting an overall conservative game plan focused on containment rather than risk.[5]
As the match wore on, Arsenal introduced fresh legs in attack in search of a late winner, but they still struggled to create clear shooting opportunities, resorting to long‑range efforts and hopeful crosses that were comfortably dealt with by the visiting defence.[5]
The final whistle was met with clear frustration from the Arsenal supporters, who had expected more intensity and invention from a side chasing the title, while Liverpool left North London satisfied with a disciplined away point that checked the hosts’ momentum.[5]
The result keeps the race at the top finely balanced: Arsenal miss a chance to pull away and must reflect on a lack of cutting edge, whereas Liverpool will view the draw as a psychological boost and proof that they can blunt one of the league’s most dangerous attacks on their own ground.[5]