Arsenal surged to the summit of the league standings amidst heightened tension in the title battle, sparked by a riveting deadlock between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.
In the opening half, Manchester City seized the initiative courtesy of a finely executed set-piece, as Kevin De Bruyne’s astute corner delivery located John Stones for a clinical finish.
Despite relentless pressure from Liverpool, their hopes of equalizing were dashed when Luis Diaz squandered a golden opportunity.
The second half saw Liverpool capitalize on a defensive lapse by Nathan Ake, intercepting his errant back pass to level the scoreline via a penalty confidently dispatched by Alexis Mac Allister.
Despite Liverpool’s ascendancy, Diaz squandered two glaring chances, while City’s substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega pulled off a crucial save to thwart Darwin Nunez.
City’s Jeremy Doku came close to sealing victory late on, only to strike the post from a challenging angle, surviving a VAR scrutiny for a potential penalty against Mac Allister.
The game concluded in a stalemate, paving the way for Arsenal’s ascent to the league summit.
This fiercely contested encounter laid the groundwork for an exhilarating conclusion to the season, underscoring the intense competition expected in the remaining fixtures of the title race.