Liverpool hit crossbar after strong Arsenal start LIVE! & highlights

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Live goalless stalemate at the Emirates

Arsenal and Liverpool are playing out a tight, high-intensity Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium, with the game poised at 0-0. Both sides have enjoyed spells of pressure, but so far neither has found a breakthrough in a contest shaped by tactical discipline and strong defensive organisation.[3][4]

Arsenal, roared on by the home crowd, started on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball quickly through midfield. Their early dominance led to the first clear opening, culminating in a powerful effort that struck the crossbar, underlining their intent to protect their position near the top of the table. Liverpool responded by settling into possession, using their wide players and overlapping full-backs to test Arsenal’s back line, forcing a number of recoveries and defensive interventions inside the box.[3][4]

As the half progressed, the match developed into a tactical battle. Arsenal sought to pin Liverpool back with sustained pressure and quick combinations around the area, while Liverpool looked dangerous in transition, breaking at speed whenever they regained the ball. Both goalkeepers have been called into action with routine saves, but neither has yet been seriously beaten, with clear-cut chances at a premium despite the game’s tempo.[3][4]

The second half has followed a similar pattern, with the intensity remaining high and challenges firm in midfield. Each manager has been considering changes from the bench to tilt the balance, aware that a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse could decide the contest. With the scores still level and time running down, the match remains finely balanced, promising a dramatic conclusion as Arsenal push for a decisive home win and Liverpool aim to snatch a crucial away result in the title race.[3][4]