Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Gunners go six points clear after goalless draw with Reds

Arsenal missed a chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Liverpool.

The Gunners, who had won their five previous Premier League matches, came into the match with a golden opportunity after title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa both drew on Wednesday.

Last season's champions Liverpool, who came into the game on a nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions, were without Hugo Ekitike which meant Arne Slot was forced to name a starting line-up without a recognised striker.

The Gunners dominated the opening 45 minutes, but it was Liverpool who had the best chance when Conor Bradley seized on a mix-up between David Raya and William Saliba and sent a chipped effort against the crossbar.

Arsenal fired a number of crosses into the box but there was nobody on hand to apply a finishing touch.

Liverpool were then the better team in the second half and looked more of a threat going forward, but neither side could find a way to take the three points.

The result means Arsenal stay top, now six points ahead of their closest rivals, while Liverpool remain fourth.

Line-ups

Arsenal XI: Trossard, David Raya, Ødegaard, Rice, Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel, Martín Zubimendi, Saliba, Saka, Timber, Hincapie

Subs: Christian Nørgaard, Kepa, Merino, Jesus, Ben White, Eberechi Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Lewis-Skelly

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Gakpo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Milos Kerkez, Wirtz

Subs: Robertson, Freddie Woodman, Joe Gomez, Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Calvin Ramsay, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha