Arsenal were unable to open up a ten-point gap to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after they were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's side can therefore close the margin to five points if they beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight (Thursday).
The stalemate at Emirates Stadium was the first time Arsenal have not secured maximum points in a home game this season and in another first, the Gunners failed to find the back of the net after scoring in every other Premier League game this campaign.
With Eddie Howe's side as the nearest challengers, minus Man City, to Arsenal, on the whole it should not be considered a bad result for Mikel Arteta's men and with 21 games still left to play, there will likely be even more twists and turns in the title race.
