Arsenal and Liverpool played in the Saturday Six PM fixtures, with both teams failing to emerge victorious.
Despite facing teams they were expected to beat as they tried to gather points in the final first half of the season, it did not go as planned, with Everton and Fulham proving difficult opponents.
Arsenal’s corners did not help
Arsenal failed to close the gap to Liverpool as they were healed to a goalless draw by Everton at home, despite having the bigger chunk of possession and chances.
Jordan Pickford was not tested enough for the Gunners to emerge as deserved winners, and the Merceyside Blues were able to return up north with a point.
Cornes have been a big part of Arsenal’s recent success, and Gabriel Magalhães’s return was going to be huge, but despite having eight corners, they weren’t able to score.
This leaves the Gunners five points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand after their fixture against their Merseyside rivals was postponed due to bad weather.
Liverpool held by Fulham at home
On the other hand, Liverpool’s return to Premier League action, after a longer-than-expected break, was not fruitful as they had to come back from behind twice to earn a draw.
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Liverpool went behind early through an Andreas Pereira goal before Andrew Robertson was sent to the showers early for a denial of a goal opportunity foul on Harry Wilson.
The Reds scored an equaliser early in the second half through Coady Gakpo before conceding a second goal in the 76th minute of the game through substitute Rodrigo Muniz.
However, Liverpool sub Diogo Jota had other plans as he returned to action after a layoff through injury to hand Liverpool a point in the 86th minute.
The two results are certainly advantageous for Liverpool who still have a game in hand and also a welcome for Chelsea who face Brentford at home on Sunday, December 14.
Chelsea are currently in second place just five points behind Liverpool.
