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What’s Happening

Real talk: Follow live as Arsenal look to grow their lead atop the Premier League today Premier League Weekend It is goalless between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash today.

The home side, who began the day with a seven-point lead to second-placed Manchester City , kicked off brightly but had the woodwork to thank for keeping out a brilliant curling strike from Dwight McNeil in the 18th minute. Four minutes later, Kai Havertz felt Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty after he was clipped in the 18-yard box by Michael Keane , but the on-field decision was backed officials. (we’re not making this up)

The rough news from the first half from the hosts perspective was an injury to Jurrien Timber that forced him off just after the half-hour mark.

The Details

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Com HT Arsenal 0-0 Everton It might be goalless, but that was an entertaining first half. Neutrals will see a scoreline like that and wonder if Arsenal have been up to their usual tricks, but they played some good stuff in that half.

Why This Matters

Once again though, they have struggled a little to create clear-cut opportunities from open play — and Everton have defended well. The visitors went closest through that brilliant strike from range from McNeil and Raya made a smart save to deny Dewsbury-Hall. All to play for after the half-time break!

This is the kind of move that can define a season.

Key Takeaways

• A fairly uneventful period of added time comes to a close.
• Plenty to digest from that half…

The Bottom Line

The Everton manager was applauding just now after his players made two crucial blocks following Rice’s latest delivery, denying first Saka and then Madueke. 45’ Arsenal 0-0 Everton Plenty of time yet for someone to find an opener.

What’s your take on this whole situation?