Arsenal let crucial chance slip in Everton stalemate
The Independent|December 15, 2024
Arsenal’s challenge for the Premier League title suffered another dent after they were held to a goalless draw by Everton at the Emirates.
PHILIP DUNCAN
Arsenal let crucial chance slip in Everton stalemate

Six days after they failed to win at Fulham, Arsenal could again manage just one point as they failed to capitalise on 10-man Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against the Cottagers at Anfield. Arsenal have now gone three consecutive league matches without scoring from open play, and they remain six points adrift of the Reds having played one match more.

They are also a point behind Chelsea who host Brentford at Stamford Bridge today. The full-time whistle was greeted by a smattering of boos from a frustrated Emirates crowd. The best chance of an underwhelming opening period – and ultimately the match – fell to Martin Odegaard on the half-hour mark. The move started with an exquisite ball from the outside of Kai Havertz’s left boot which sent Bukayo Saka on his way.

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