Arsenal and Liverpool faced off in the 21st round of the Premier League, but neither team could break the deadlock, resulting in a scoreless tie.
In the 26th minute of the first half, Liverpool’s defender Conor Bradley came close to scoring, only to see his shot hit the woodwork, leaving the visitors frustrated.
Dominik Szoboszlai emerged as the standout player of the match, completing 39 successful passes and attempting 5 shots on goal, demonstrating his influential presence in midfield.
On the other side, Gabriel Magalhães proved to be a vital asset for Arsenal, making crucial defensive contributions by clearing three balls out of dangerous areas.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya in goal; Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Piero Hincapié forming the defensive line; Martin Odegaard, Martín Zubimendi, and Declan Rice in midfield; and Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Leandro Trossard leading the front line.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot deployed a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Alisson as goalkeeper; Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez in defense; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz in the midfield; and Cody Gakpo as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Anthony Taylor at the Emirates Stadium.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will travel to face Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool will host Burnley in their next fixtures.
This draw leaves Arsenal at the top of the table with 49 points, while Liverpool remains in fourth place with 35 points.
Substitutions for Arsenal
56’ 2T – Piero Hincapié out; Myles Lewis-Skelly in.
63’ 2T – Leandro Trossard out; Gabriel Martinelli in, Viktor Gyökeres out; Gabriel Jesús in.
77’ 2T – Bukayo Saka out; Noni Madueke in, Martin Odegaard out; Eberechi Eze in.
Bookings for Arsenal:
11’ 1T Leandro Trossard (Holding an opponent to stop their progress), 38’ 2T Mikel Arteta (Verbally abusing or disrespecting the referee), 47’ 2T Gabriel Martinelli (Arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Liverpool
94’ 2T – Conor Bradley out; Joe Gomez in.
Bookings for Liverpool:
44’ 2T Alexis Mac Allister (Holding an opponent to stop their progress), 47’ 2T Ibrahima Konaté (Arguing with an opponent).