Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
Liverpool are one of only two sides to beat Arsenal this season and came closest to breaking the deadlock when Conor Bradley hit the crossbar.
Arsenal failed to score for the first time at home all season but did enough to extend their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to six points.
Three consecutive draws for City over the past week had opened the door for Arsenal to close in on their first league title in 22 years.
The Emirates Stadium was bouncing before a ball was kicked in anticipation, but the spectacle between the defending champions and apparent champions elect fell flat.
Both sides struggled to deal with the treacherous conditions as Storm Goretti unleashed torrential rain and swirling winds.
Liverpool have long since fallen out of the title race since beating the Gunners at Anfield in August, but are now 10 games unbeaten to consolidate their place in the top four.
A point edges fourth-placed Liverpool three points clear of Newcastle and Manchester United in the battle for a place in next season’s Champions League.
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