Arsenal missed the opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s side remains in third place, six points behind Liverpool, who were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Fulham. However, Arsenal have played one more game than the Reds.
Despite dominating possession with 76% and registering 13 shots, the Gunners could not break down a resolute Everton defense.
The Toffees managed only two shots throughout the match, with their best opportunity coming in the sixth minute.
Abdoulaye Doucoure was played through on goal but took too long to pull the trigger, allowing Gabriel to block his angled effort.
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Arsenal controlled the ball for most of the game but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Martin Ødegaard had a shot dragged wide and another effort deflected away by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Pickford was again called into action early in the second half, making a superb reflex save to deny Bukayo Saka. However, despite their best efforts, Arsenal could not find a way past the Everton defense.
This result represents a significant missed opportunity for Arsenal, who needed a win to stay in touch with the title race.
Their inability to convert possession into goals has severely dented their aspirations of winning their first Premier League title since the 2003-04 season.
Arsenal have now failed to win half of their 16 league games this season, with consecutive draws following their 1-1 result at Fulham last weekend
. The absence of a proven striker continues to be a concern, with Gabriel Jesus, who was introduced off the bench in the 70th minute, still without a goal in his last 23 Premier League appearances.
Saka had Arsenal’s best chance of the game but was thwarted by a brilliant save from Pickford.
Despite earning eight corners—having scored more goals from set pieces than any other Premier League side since last season—the Gunners failed to capitalize on their dead-ball opportunities.
Mikel Merino’s tame header in the second half was the closest they came from a corner, but Pickford easily gathered the effort.
On the other hand, Everton will be delighted with their defensive display, which earned them a valuable point away from home.
They defended solidly and were fortunate to avoid a penalty call in the dying moments when Vitalii Mykolenko and Thomas Partey tangled in the box, with both the referee and VAR ruling it a non-penalty.
The point keeps Everton in 15th place, three points clear of the relegation zone. While they have lost just two of their last 11 games, the Toffees have only won three times all season, highlighting the challenges they continue to face.
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