Arsenal Detained 0-0 Everton, Losses At Emirates

Mikel Merino, failed to present three points for Arsenal. (photo: x @arsenal)

JAKARTA - Arsenal failed to capitalize on Liverpool's draw with Fulham after being held to a goalless draw by Everton at the Emirates Stadium, Saturday, December 14. Six days after they failed to win at Fulham, Arsenal again won one point which was not enough to reduce their distance from the leader of the standings, Liverpool, who drew 2-2 against Fulham despite playing 10 players.

With this result, Arsenal are now three games in a row in the league without scoring from open play, and they are six points behind Liverpool after one game more. They are also one point behind Chelsea who will host Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. This final result was greeted with disappointed voices from supporters at the Emirates.

The best chance in the first half, and in the end in the whole game, fell into Martin Zendegaard's hands in the 30th minute. An incredible pass from Kai Havertz's left foot sent Bukayo Saka running past Jarrad Branthwaite, then Saka pulled the ball into a j\"degaard who was in a free position inside the box. However, degaard's left foot shot was cleared by Jordan Pickford with an incredible save.

Throughout the match, Arsenal tried to threaten with a number of chances, but Everton's solid defense, coupled with Pickford's brilliant performances under the bar, made it difficult for them to score goals. Despite Arsenal's clear possession dominance, they failed to maximize their chances and scored a winning goal.

With the end of this match, Arsenal failed to catch up with them in the Premier League title race. Now, they have to fight harder in the next matches to stay in the competition for champions.