There was a number of anticipation amongst followers earlier than the Premier League’s blockbuster conflict between Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal on Sunday.
Nevertheless, the Etihad Stadium encounter didn’t stay as much as its billing as the 2 sides performed out a disappointing goalless draw to share the spoils of the sport.
The stalemate handed Liverpool the benefit within the title race because the Reds claimed a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion to go two factors clear on the high of the league standings.
Arsenal performed a cautious sport trying to comprise the specter of Man Metropolis’s assault.
The Gunners had been profitable of their technique as they restricted Pep Guardiola’s aspect to only a single shot on track.
However that additionally meant in addition they had restricted probabilities of their very own on the Etihad Stadium.
Nathan Ake got here near scoring early within the sport however his effort was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Gabriel Jesus additionally posed an occasional menace and was very near connecting with Bukayo Saka’s cross after the half-time.
Ultimately, a draw felt like an apt consequence given either side offered a poor efficiency.
Mikel Arteta will most likely be the happier supervisor with the end result as Arsenal have had a poor document at Metropolis’s residence floor.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect will now return to Premier League motion once more on Wednesday as they welcome Aston Villa in Manchester.
In the meantime, Arsenal might be up in opposition to Luton City on the identical day on the Emirates Stadium.
