It was an afternoon filled with frustration at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City and Arsenal played out a goalless draw, ultimately handing Liverpool the upper hand in the Premier League title race.
Liverpool now sits atop the table, leading by two points over Arsenal and three points over City, after securing a comeback win against Brighton at Anfield.
The disappointment for City and Arsenal was compounded by their inability to secure a victory against each other, further elevating Liverpool’s joy at their rivals’ stalemate.
The match failed to live up to its billing as a potential classic, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. Arsenal’s defensive tactics effectively nullified City’s attacking prowess, resulting in few scoring opportunities for either side.
Despite an early close-range header saved by Arsenal keeper David Raya and occasional threats from former City striker Gabriel Jesus, neither team could find the back of the net.
While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may find some solace in the result, it’s clear that the real winners of the day were Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool, who now find themselves in a commanding position in the title race thanks to the stalemate between their closest competitors.
