Arsenal missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points, held to a 0–0 draw by a battling Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

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AN opportunity squandered for Arsenal, but no more than that. At Christmas, If you’d offered Mikel Arteta and his side a six point lead going into the FA Cup break, they would have bitten your

Both Arsenal and Liverpool settled for a point in a scoreless draw, but it was a missed opportunity for the Gunners to extend their lead in the Premier League.

IT HAS been a perfect start to the New Year for Arsenal. And it just got even better. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the Premier League over Manchester City to six points. Pep

Premier League leaders Arsenal host third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday in a vital match in the title race. Unai Emery’s side, who are just three points behind the London club in the table, are in sensational form and a victory at the Emirates Stadium would be their 12th in a row in all competitions.

League-leaders Arsenal face third-place Aston Villa in high-stakes clash at the Emirates Stadium. Tune in for live updates.

Plenty of importance is always given to where a club finds itself on Christmas Day. 17 of the last 33 league leaders have gone on to win the title, while only four sides have ever climbed up from bottom and out of the relegation zone. Sorry, Wolverhampton Wanderers, it’s not looking good.