Arsenal, coached by Mikel Arteta, had won seven consecutive home league matches, and it was expected that they would capitalize on their title rivals dropping points, but they failed to showcase their usual form against Liverpool, who maintained their unbeaten league record for the ninth match in a row. Arsenal missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the English Premier League to eight points after a dull goalless draw with reigning champions Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in rainy conditions. Liverpool, who are dealing with injuries, started the match modestly but quickly gained momentum and came close to scoring when Conor Bradley's strike hit...
