Arsenal held by Liverpool but extend Premier League lead

Arsenal failed to capitalise fully on dropped points elsewhere but still strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race after a goalless draw with Liverpool.

The Gunners had the chance to open an eight-point gap at the summit following midweek draws for Manchester City and Aston Villa. Instead, they had to settle for a point, extending their lead to six.

Missed chances in first half

Arsenal controlled much of the opening period, claiming possession and territory, but struggled to translate dominance into clear-cut chances.

Their approach relied heavily on crosses into the box, yet lacked the decisive movement required to finish them off.

Despite being second best early on, Liverpool carved out the best opportunity of the half. Conor Bradley pounced on a miscommunication between David Raya and William Saliba before clipping an effort that rattled the crossbar.

Liverpool improve after the break

Arne Slot’s side, operating without a recognised striker due to Hugo Ekitike’s absence, grew into the contest after the interval and posed greater attacking threat. However, their improved intent still failed to produce a breakthrough.

Neither side managed to find the cutting edge needed to claim all three points, with defences ultimately on top.

The draw keeps Arsenal top of the table, now six points clear, while Liverpool remain fourth as the title race continues to take shape.