Liverpool drew with Arsenal, missing the chance to extend their lead

Match result - Arsenal and Liverpool held each other to a draw during the 90 minutes at Emirates in the Premier League's 21st round.

Right from the kickoff, Arsenal took the initiative with a possession-based approach and short passes in midfield. Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard consistently troubled the right flank, producing several notable moments, including Saka’s shot from the edge of the box in the 18th minute that forced Alisson into a fine save.

Liverpool did not rush forward but patiently waited for counterattack opportunities. In the 27th minute, the visitors nearly scored when Conor Bradley’s long-range shot hit the crossbar, following an initial attempt by Cody Gakpo that was blocked by Arsenal’s defense. The first half ended in a tight contest, with Arsenal holding more possession but Liverpool posing greater danger on quick breaks.

In the second half, the pattern remained largely unchanged. The visitors increased pressure with long-range efforts from Dominik Szoboszlai, though most shots lacked accuracy. The "Gunners" responded by making personnel changes, bringing on Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli to boost their attacking threat. However, the home side’s final passes still lacked cutting edge.

The closing minutes saw rising tension, reflected in yellow cards shown to Alexis Mac Allister and the coach Mikel Arteta. In stoppage time, Arsenal had their clearest chance when Gabriel Jesus leapt to head inside the box, but his weak finish was comfortably saved by Alisson. After 4 minutes of added time, the match ended 0-0.

This result denied Arsenal the opportunity to widen the gap on their pursuers, though their lead remains safe with a 6-point cushion over second-placed Man City. Meanwhile, Liverpool remain firmly in 4th place with 35 points.