It was a night of high tension, a scary stretcher incident, and a late "moment of madness" that has the football world talking.
The Drama: High Stakes and Woodwork Worries
Arsenal dominated the early stages, with Bukayo Saka terrorizing the Liverpool defense and Jurrien Timber nearly providing the breakthrough. However, the most heart-stopping moment of the first half came from an Arsenal mistake.
A massive mix-up between William Saliba and David Raya left the goal gaping. Liverpool’s Conor Bradley pounced, lofting a cheeky chip over the keeper, only to see it rattle the crossbar. It was the closest anyone came to breaking the deadlock in a game of razor-thin margins.
The Controversy: Martinelli’s "Disgraceful" Conduct?
The game took a dark turn in stoppage time. Conor Bradley collapsed with what looked like a serious knee injury. In a desperate bid to restart play and find a winner, Gabriel Martinelli was seen trying to shove the prone defender off the pitch.
The move sparked a massive multi-player brawl, resulting in bookings for both Martinelli and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate. Legendary commentator Gary Neville labeled the behavior "disgraceful," and social media has been on fire ever since.
Match Statistics: A Tale of Two Halves
| Feature | Arsenal | Liverpool |
| Score | 0 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
The Fallout: Six Points or Two Dropped?
While Arsenal fans will feel this was two points dropped, they do extend their lead at the top of the table to six points over Manchester City. For Arne Slot’s Liverpool, earning a point at the Emirates without Mo Salah, Alexander Isak, or Hugo Ekitike is a massive moral victory that keeps them in the Top 4.
Stat of the Night: This was the first 0-0 draw between these two giants since 2015. After averaging nearly 4 goals per game in their last 20 meetings, the wet London weather finally cooled off the league's hottest rivalry.