Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Arne Sloat’s side must find a lead in the Premier League as they run out of chances

It was yet LiverpoolFollowing the team’s 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield last November, Steven Gerrard said his old club continues to “bleed”.

Liverpool suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games on the night, but Liverpool have stemmed the agonizing flow and are now unbeaten in 10 games since being embarrassed by the Dutch champions.

Thanks to a spirited display in Thursday’s goalless draw against leaders Arsenal, Arne Slott’s side became the first visiting team to pick up a Premier League point at the Emirates Stadium since Manchester City in September.

Connor Bradley’s first-half shot that hit the crossbar was the closest any team came to scoring, while Liverpool were the better team in the second half with 66% possession.

However, without a recognized striker, they lacked a focal point for their attacks.

Had Hugo Ekiteke been fit enough to feature, the visitors might have been able to win, although this was a good night for Liverpool.

After poor performances in recent draws against Leeds and Fulham, last season’s champions produced a performance from which Slott can take plenty of positives.

Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch were solid in midfield, and Milos Kerkez had arguably his best game for the club as he dealt admirably with the threat of Bukayo Saka.

Defensively, Liverpool blocked Arsenal’s attempt in the second half until stoppage time. Mikel Arteta’s side have now failed to score against Liverpool in both matches this season.

“I think Arne Slott will be very happy with the performance of the players,” former Reds striker Daniel Sturridge told Sky Sports.

“You have to give him credit for his game plan. They weathered the storm in the first 20 minutes. After that, their work rate, how diligent they were, it was a very experienced performance and they showed why they are champions.”

“They lacked attacking skill but had very positive moments. Jeremie Frimpong was a threat all night but missed the final pass. Florian Wirtz was very good, picked up a lot of pockets and was very clean tonight. The list goes on. The defense was fantastic.”

“They stopped the attacks all night and I think the coach and the players should be very proud of themselves. They gave an exceptional performance.”