A resolute defensive display from Arsenal earned the Gunners a point as they played out a goalless draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, leaving Liverpool top of the table.
City dominated the ball, with 72 per cent possession, but were unable to create many clear-cut chances, with Gabriel and William Saliba superb for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side drop to second, two points behind Liverpool following the Reds’ 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the day. City are a point further back in third.
Pep Guardiola made two changes to the side that beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup a fortnight ago, with Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne replacing Jeremy Doku and the injured Kyle Walker.
First-choice goalkeeper Ederson remained sidelined, so Stefan Ortega continued to deputise, with 38-year-old Scott Carson, who has not made a Premier League appearance since May 2021, named on the bench.
There was just one change for Arsenal – Gabriel Jesus replacing Leandro Trossard up front – while Bukayo Saka was passed fit after missing England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Man City began the match on the front foot, and had a chance to go in front from a corner through Ake, but the ball hit his shoulder before falling kindly for Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Ake limped off shortly after, being replaced by Rico Lewis, and as the first half developed, Arsenal grew into the contest.
Jesus flashed a shot narrowly wide before his jinking run ended in another effort on goal being blocked as it remained goalless at the break.
