Gabriel Martinelli's hat-trick against Portsmouth shows he will offer everything for Arsenal outside the Premier League

Liverpool held Arsenal to a scoreless draw on Thursday, but the Gunners maintain a six-point advantage atop the table

Arsenal are back to being six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League, failing to capitalize on City being held to a draw of their own on Wednesday. On Thursday, Arsenal dominated the opening 25 minutes but let Liverpool back into the game and the Merseyside club looked more likely to score in the second half.

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When Liverpool faltered earlier this year, Arsenal picked up steam. They went on a run that led to them grabbing first place in the Premier League, a spot they have not relinquished over the past couple of months. The Gunners are riding a five-match win streak in league play, having won seven matches overall dating back to last month.

Rival fans mocked Jürgen Klopp for having a throw-in coach, which was a novel concept during the early years of Grønnemark’s time at Liverpool from 2018 to 2023. But the Dane’s impact was felt, instructing players how to best use throw-in situations, rather than teaching them throwing itself.

Arsenal has missed a chance to pull eight points clear in the Premier League after being stifled in a 0-0 home draw with Liverpool.

Aston Villa are not wasting any time in their push for the Premier League title. Sitting two spots behind leaders Arsenal, Unai Emery’s side is already planning a bold January move that could reshape the race: a sensational bid for former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

Defenders Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal's trip to Chelsea for Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubtful, manager Mikel Arteta said.