Arsenal’s title momentum slowed at the Emirates as a lack of attacking spark and a quiet night for key playmakers resulted in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool.
Arsenal’s formidable home record took a slight hit as they were held to a scoreless draw by Liverpool at the Emirates.
While the Gunners dictated the tempo in the opening stages, their composure waned in the second half, allowing the visitors to grow into the game.
A significant defensive mix-up nearly gifted Liverpool a goal, but the woodwork spared the hosts’ blushes in a match where clinical finishing was sorely lacking.
Arsenal Player Ratings vs Liverpool
David Raya – 7
The Spanish goalkeeper showed great resilience to recover from a late misunderstanding with Saliba. Despite a few moments of uncertainty under pressure, he remained alert to secure a clean sheet against the defending champions.
Jurrien Timber – 7
Timber was a constant threat on the overlap during the first half, though his final ball often lacked precision. Defensively, he was pushed to his limits in the right-back role, facing one of his most demanding assignments of the campaign so far.
William Saliba – 6
A rare lapse in communication saw the Frenchman play a dangerous backpass that caught Raya off guard, nearly resulting in a goal for Bradley. Aside from that heart-in-mouth moment, he was relatively stable but lacked his usual flawless dominance.
Gabriel – 7
The Brazilian provided the necessary steel and leadership for the back four. In moments where the game threatened to turn chaotic, Gabriel’s calm presence and positioning helped settle the nerves of the Emirates crowd.
Piero Hincapie – 5
It was a frustrating evening for the summer signing, whose distribution drew visible ire from Mikel Arteta. His night ended prematurely due to an injury early in the second half, capping off a difficult individual performance on the left flank.
Martin Zubimendi – 7
The midfielder was effective in breaking up play and winning vital duels during the first half. However, as Liverpool began to dominate the ball after the interval, his ability to influence the game’s rhythm noticeably diminished.
Declan Rice – 7
Rice displayed his trademark engine, covering vast ground and consistently winning his individual battles. His set-piece delivery was a highlight of the first half, providing several opportunities that his teammates failed to convert.
Martin Odegaard – 5
The captain endured an uncharacteristically quiet outing. While he linked play well in the initial stages, he became increasingly isolated in the second half as Arsenal struggled to maintain possession against a resurgent Liverpool midfield.
Bukayo Saka – 6
Saka showed flashes of technical brilliance, causing problems for the Liverpool defense early on. However, his impact faded as the game progressed and Arsenal’s service to the wings dried up, leading to his eventual substitution.
Viktor Gyokeres – 4
The striker struggled to impose himself on the match, marking another ineffective display. Aside from a clever flick that set up a chance for Rice, he failed to provide the goalscoring threat Arsenal desperately needed to break the deadlock.
Leandro Trossard – 5
Trossard’s night was compromised by an early yellow card for a tactical foul on Florian Wirtz. Restricted by the booking and unable to find a way through the Liverpool lines, he was withdrawn by Arteta midway through the second half.