Arsenal 0-0 Everton: Pickford at his best in stubborn defensive rearguard

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes hit another hurdle as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at Emirates Stadium.

Jordan Pickford was in fine form between the sticks for the Toffees, who also defended excellently to frustrate their hosts on Saturday.

Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka came closest for the Gunners but were both brilliantly denied by England's goalkeeper.

Gabriel Martinelli also had two efforts blocked after Abdoulaye Doucoure had gone closest for Everton early on.

And other than a late penalty shout for a tackle by Vitalii Mykolenko on Thomas Partey, which was waved away by the referee and the decision upheld by VAR, Everton were able to keep any late drama to a minimum.

The draw leaves Arsenal in third position, behind Liverpool, who could only draw with Fulham, and Chelsea, while Everton are 15th.