Arsenal, nicknamed "The Gunners," drew 0-0 with defending champions Liverpool in a key match of the 21st round of the 2025/26 Premier League season after failing to score in both halves. Although they couldn't secure all three points, manager Mikel Arteta praised his players for maintaining a consistent performance during the congested schedule, which helped the team put them in a favorable position.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya rushed out to clear a Liverpool attack in the 27th minute, and Conor Bradley got the ball and shot, but the ball hit the post.

In the 80th minute of the second half, Szoboszlai was tripped by Jesus while trying to receive a pass from Hrafinbech, giving Liverpool a free kick. Szoboszlai then took the free kick, but unfortunately the ball went over the post.

In the 90th minute, Jesus headed the ball towards goal from the penalty area, but Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson made the save. In stoppage time of the second half, Martinelli received the ball, broke through the defense, and fired a shot, but Alisson immediately dived to collect it.

Arsenal ultimately drew 0-0 with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Unable to hold onto their winning streak, Arsenal remain top of the table with 49 points, six points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said after the match, "Of course we are disappointed because we wanted to win this game. But overall, especially in terms of control in the first half and the chances we created, we should have finished the first half with the lead. That's the difference in the game. We can't completely dominate the defending champions throughout the entire match because they are a very good team."

“When we were in control of the game and had the best space, and had the opportunity to get the ball to the right person and into the goal, we failed to do so. In the second half, we were very inconsistent in possession and made some unusual mistakes. I don’t know if it was the pitch conditions, fatigue or something else, but it made it more difficult for us to maintain a reasonable formation and pressing distance.”

Arteta pointed out, "If we can't win the game, we should at least get a point. I think the players fully deserve praise. Everything they did during this Christmas period, both in terms of results and performance, was extremely consistent, putting us in a good position after such a difficult schedule."

"It's really tough to play a game every two or three days, not to mention the requirement that we have to win every game and the tough opponents we face."

In addition, Arteta added, "I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to the players for their continued hunger and focus throughout this period, which is no easy feat in such a disruptive schedule. As you can see, it's incredibly difficult for every team."