Arsenal missed out on an opportunity to close in on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table as a resolute Everton held on for a valiant point at the Emirates Stadium.
With the league leaders held by Fulham at Anfield, Mikel Arteta’s side could have revived their title bid but were unable to beat the impressive Jordan Pickford in a 0-0 stalemate. Old flaws in open play reappeared for the hosts as they struggled to break down a visiting side that were refreshed and rested in a 10-day break between fixtures.
