Arsenal's staunch defensive performance secured them a valuable point in a hard-fought encounter against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining Liverpool's position at the top of the table.
Despite City's dominance in possession, boasting a staggering 72%, they struggled to carve out clear scoring opportunities thanks to the resolute efforts of Gabriel and William Saliba in Arsenal's backline.
Following the goalless draw, Mikel Arteta's men slipped to second place, trailing Liverpool by two points after the Reds secured a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the day. City finds themselves a further point behind in third position.
The match, characterized by tension and intensity, saw limited chances for both sides, marking the first instance in 58 games that City failed to find the net on their home turf.
Although Nathan Ake and Mateo Kovacic came close for City, and former Blue Gabriel Jesus along with substitute Leandro Trossard threatened for Arsenal, neither team could break the deadlock, settling for a share of the spoils. Liverpool's triumph earlier in the day propelled them to the top of the standings.
City's offensive prowess was stifled as they managed just one shot on target, resulting in their first goalless draw in the Premier League since March 2022 against Crystal Palace, halting their impressive streak of 75 consecutive league games with at least one goal.
Arsenal's concerns were compounded by the sight of Saka limping off during the second half, casting a shadow over their upcoming fixture against Luton Town at home on Wednesday.
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