Man City 0-0 Arsenal LIVE REACTION: Premier League giants play out goalless draw to hand Liverpool advantage in title race
Manchester City and Arsenal played out a 0-0 draw as both teams dropped points in the Premier League title race.
The rivals could not be separated as they cancelled each other out, allowing Liverpool to remain clear at the top of the table.
Jurgen Klopp’s side now sit two points clear of the Gunners and three ahead of Man City.
It was Mikel Arteta’s men who started the better team, however, City quickly gained control and dominated the first half.
Nathan Ake had their best chance with a header from close range before the defender was forced off with an injury soon after.
That left Pep Guardiola with a makeshift back four as his squad’s injury troubles continued.
Arsenal would then see a great chance go begging early in the second half as Gabriel Jesus slid inches away from Bukayo Saka’s low cross into the box.
The Gunners would struggle to create after that though, and it was City who pushed on.
Erling Haaland missed what seemed to be a tap-in late on by somehow missing the ball completely from four yards out.
Neither side could find that crucial goal and in the end, it will have been Liverpool fans celebrating as they take the advantage in the title race.
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See our live blog below for a recap of all the action...
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
That's all for our live coverage of Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium!
The huge clash was somewhat of an anti-climax in the end and neither side could find a crucial winner.
So, it will be Liverpool who end the day the happiest as they gained the advantage in the Premier League title race.
You can read more reaction to the game below...
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Pep Guardiola's side struggled to break down Arsenal's deep defensive line throughout the whole game.
And the Spaniard was asked post-match what the solution could be to getting in behind such a strong low block.
Puffing out his cheeks, he said: "Kill someone? Play with nine..."
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has reacted to the 0-0 draw.
"Tough game," Guardiola told BBC MOTD: "Quite similar game to the last ones, take the point and onto the next.
"They make a really good pressing. They are a master of that.
"It is what it is. In the end we tried. They have really top players in defence, defending perfectly compact. Low block. We tried."
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Bukayo Saka hobbled off late on in the game, raising some concerns over a possible injury.
However, Mikel Arteta has now confirmed why he was substituted.
He said: “He [Saka] just went out today with fatigue, nothing serious."
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has described his side's performances as 'exceptional' post-game.
Explaining why, Arteta told Sky Sports: "The commitment from the players, the discipline that they had in the defensive parts when we were really high up the pitch, we won the ball quite a few times.
"Then when they break the press, we tracked back and stayed deep.
"When they tried to move the structure we did really well to defend the box. We did really well.
"2021 was the last time they did not score at home, three years, so that says how difficult it is."
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Bernardo Silva has been speaking about the title race following Man City's draw with Arsenal.
He told Sky Sports: "Last April they went man to man for the whole game and when you do that is a bit of a 50/50.
"Today it was a different [Arsenal] team, more experience. They have young players that are now one year more experienced.
"They felt what it was to play here last season and today they were much better."
"A lot can happen. Now we don't depend on ourselves, we depend on Liverpool and Arsenal now because we don't play against them again.
"So we need them to drop points as well as do our job and win our own games."
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Manchester City have drawn seven Premier League games this season, their most in a campaign since 2016-17 (9).
It was their first 0-0 draw in the Premier League since March 2022 against Crystal Palace.
Which means their run of 75 consecutive league games without any goalless draws has come to an end.
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Mikel Arteta has given his thoughts on Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad.
"A really competitive match as you can imagine," Arteta told BBC MOTD. "We made another big step today.
"They have the capacity to change formations to get you in deep in many moments. They are very physical but I think we coped with that very well.
"I think we had the best situations. We were really aggressive at times and getting the ball into great areas. The way we competed individually and as a team was phenomenal.
"Individually you have to be at your best. I think it is 2021 since they hadn't scored a goal here at the Etihad.
"It was a really tough test for us today. We wanted to win but when you cannot win you must not lose."
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Arsenal attempted just six shots in this game, their lowest tally in a single Premier League fixture since November 2021, when they had five against Liverpool at Anfield.
The Gunners were forced back more than they would have liked this afternoon.
But they'll be relatively pleased with a point at the Etihad.
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in both of their league meetings with Manchester City this season.
That makes them just the fourth side to shut out a Pep Guardiola side in two league matches in the same season.
The only teams to have done it before are Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014-15, Manchester United in 2020-21, and Crystal Palace in 2021-22.
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Manchester City failed to score in a Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since a 0-2 defeat to Crystal Palace in October 2021.
They had scored in 47 straight home league matches prior to this draw with Arsenal.
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
So here's how the Premier League looks...
Liverpool are two points clear at the top of the table.
Arsenal have allowed the Reds to take charge of the title race but they'll be pleased with a point.
As for Man City, they're now three points off the top...
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: REACTION
Pep Guardiola acts as a peacemaker at full-time.
Gabriel and Erling Haaland are arguing but the Man City boss steps in to break things up.
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal: FULL TIME
It's all over!
And Liverpool fans rejoice!
Man City and Arsenal play out a 0-0 draw and all the Reds to remain clear at the top of the Premier League!
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
90+2' Haaland goes down in the box!
He tries to get on the end of a cross but goes down alongside Gabriel.
VAR doesn't give a penalty though and Gabriel makes his thoughts known on his opponent's fall.
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
90' Haaland is up an okay to continue.
We're now into five minutes of added time!
Can either team find a crucial winner here?
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
88' Haaland takes a big hit to the head.
He leaps for a shot at the back post after De Bruyne's lofted ball but clashes with Partey.
The striker is now down receiving treatment.
CHANCE! Man City 0-0 Arsenal
86' Now at the other end, Arsenal have a chance!
Trossard breaks free down the right and strikes at goal...
But his effort is straight at Ortega and he bats it away!
CHANCE! Man City 0-0 Arsenal
85' What happened there?!
Haaland looks like he's about to tap home at the back post.
But he's somehow missed the ball completely and he can't believe it!
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
83' Odegaard clatters Rodri but avoids a card.
The home are unhappy with the referee again.
It's all City at the moment as they push for a late winner.
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
81' We're into the final 10 minutes.
Haaland has just been punished for a foul on Saliba.
And Raya was booked for time-wasting just moments before.
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Man City 0-0 Arsenal
79' Saka hobbles off for Arsenal.
He looks uncomfortable as he's withdrawn for Martinelli.
The Brazilian scored a crucial goal at the Emirates in this game, could he do it again?
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
77' De Bruyne is at the heart of another attack!
He leaves Partey behind as he strides forward on the right before whipping a pass to Doku.
The winger then cuts in and shoots but gets it all wrong and his effort flies well over.
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
75' De Bruyne robs Saka on the edge!
He wins it back high up and then drills a low cross into the box.
Haaland is nearby but Arsenal manage to scoop it clear!
Man City 0-0 Arsenal
72' Jesus comes off for Arsenal.
He's booed and then clapped by the City fans.
Trossard is on in his place for the final stages.