The 21st round of the English Premier League ended with a central clash in London. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal hosted reigning champions Liverpool, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Although the score was not opened, it is difficult to say that the game was "cold." On the field, struggle, density, and cautious tactics prevailed. Notably, the two teams combined only 4 accurate shots on goal. Such statistics are scarce for the central game, but this very fact very well explains how the match went: the price of every mistake is high, every step is calculated.
Mikel Arteta's men tried to keep the opponent under pressure, while Liverpool read the situation and waited for an opportunity. However, the final passes and decisive shots lacked accuracy - there was no goal, but there was intrigue.
After the draw, Arsenal reached 49 points and maintained 1st place in the league table. Their closest pursuer, Manchester City, is six points behind. Liverpool sits in 4th place with 35 points.
EPL. Round 21
Arsenal - Liverpool 0:0
January 8, Emirates
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hinkapier (Lewis-Squelli, 57'), Subimendi, Rice, Ødegaard (Ese, 78'), Saka (Madoueke, 78'), Trossard (Martinelli, 64'), Gokeres (Jesus, 64').
Liverpool: Alisson, van Dijk, Konaté, Kerkez, Bradley (Gomes, 90+5), Gravenbergh, Szoboszlai, McAllister, Frimpong, Gakpo, Wirtz.
Yellow cards: Trossard (12), Mac Allister (90), Martinelli (90+3), Konaté (90+3).
The conclusion is short: there are no goals, but big games are like that - sometimes even a single point is "precious gold." "Arsenal" has consolidated its first place, and "Liverpool" must find itself again in the upcoming rounds - otherwise, the "chasing mode" in the top ranks will drag on.
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