Arsenal held their ground against Liverpool's onslaught, particularly in the second half, where they came close to victory with two shots hitting the post. They left Anfield with a point (1-1), enough to maintain their dominance in the Premier League.

Arsenal continues its winless streak at Anfield, failing to secure three points at this venue since the 2012-13 season when their current coach, Mikel Arteta, was a player. However, they stood tall, stayed in the game, adhered to their style, and didn't give up on a victory that, in terms of chances, seemed closer for their opponents.

The draw doesn't fully satisfy either team and leaves the race for the top spot wide open. None of the top three teams secured a win. Aston Villa under Unai Emery, in third place, couldn't overcome the bottom-placed Sheffield. Neither Arsenal, the first, nor Liverpool, the second, emerged victorious. Only Tottenham, in fourth place, secured a win against Everton.

This series of stumbles benefits the reigning champions, Manchester City, who have one game in hand and could re-enter the title race if they win their postponed match from this eighteenth matchday.

With the top spot at stake, neither Liverpool nor Arsenal emerged victorious in a relentless match with an intense pace set by Jurgen Klopp's team, a rhythm well-handled by Mikel Arteta's squad. Arsenal took the lead at the fourth minute from a set-piece executed by Martin Odegaard, headed in by Gabriel Magalhaes, exposing the home defense and goalkeeper Ederson.

Adapting better to the situation, the 'Gunners' took the lead. Liverpool, unbeaten in ten Premier League matches, started to react, gaining possession and adding intensity to the duel. They equalized after half an hour with a long pass from Trent Alexander Arnold to Mohamed Salah on the right wing. Salah got past Oleksandr Zinchenko, entered the box, and executed a great shot that beat David Raya.

Klopp's team seemed to take control, but Arsenal had the last chance before halftime with Gabriel Martinelli's shot, going wide with Ederson out of position, hitting the post.

In the second half, Liverpool enjoyed their best moments. Joe Gomez had a chance, slightly off target, and then Harvey Elliot hit the post. The clearest opportunity came shortly before the final quarter-hour, with a quick counter led by Salah, who passed the ball to Alexander Arnold. The full-back shot with Raya beaten, but the ball hit the crossbar. They had the victory within reach but couldn't seal it.

Later in the game, it was an open contest, and either team could have emerged as the winner, but the match ended in a draw. Arsenal remains atop the standings, leading by one point over Liverpool and Aston Villa, four points ahead of Tottenham, and six points ahead of Manchester City, with a game in hand.