Arsenal and Liverpool play 0-0 for Emirates Stadium, and the draw no allow Gunners make full use of rivals wey dey drop points for Premier League title race.
One key moment near 30th minute: William Saliba backpass almost catch David Raya out, but Conor Bradley lob hit crossbar. Jeremie Frimpong go down with injury later, apparently after Piero Hincapie clip him heel, but no penalty was given.
Hincapie later suffer muscle injury before 60th minute, make Mikel Arteta sub am out for Myles Lewis-Skelly. Bradley stretchered off for stoppage time, with Gabriel Martinelli react badly, though e no affect final result as match end draw.
After 21 matchweeks, Arsenal still dey top table with 49 points, Liverpool dey fourth with 35 points.
TPB Take
Arsenal fit push eight points clear of Aston Villa and Manchester City, wey both drop points, but dem still remain six points ahead. Arteta side still get healthy lead, but dem don dey ahead before, so failure to fully cash in dey slightly worrying.
Liverpool adopt defensive shape most of the game, dey defend with five or six players for backline. Dem performance for Emirates dey commendable, and Liverpool actually dey more threatening at times.
Bradley injury go dey big blow for Arne Slot, as squad already thin.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Highlights
27th min: Conor Bradley (Liverpool) hits crossbar – Saliba backpass reach Raya, ball bounce, Bradley lob pass both and hit bar. So close!
35th min: Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) penalty claim – Frimpong enter box, fall clutch ankle, replays show Hincapie clip back of heel. No penalty!
56th min: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal) injury – Muscle problem force sub out, Lewis-Skelly come in.
90+5th min: Conor Bradley (Liverpool) injury – Knee buckle, stretcher carry am out. Martinelli react unsportsmanlike.
Man of the Match – Ryan Gravenberch
Gravenberch shine for Liverpool, shielding backline, recover ball after Arsenal turnover, and help drive Reds forward from deep midfield position.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Match Stats
- Possession: Arsenal 48% – 52% Liverpool
- Shots: Arsenal 9-8 Liverpool
- Shots on target: Arsenal 4-0 Liverpool
- Corners: Arsenal 3-0 Liverpool
- Fouls: Arsenal 10-9 Liverpool
Wetin Dey Next?
Arsenal dey FA Cup action on Sunday vs Portsmouth, then face Chelsea for EFL Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Liverpool go host Barnsley for FA Cup Monday, and Premier League match vs Burnley go follow January 17.