Soccer-Man City and Arsenal draw 0-0 to hand Liverpool title-race advantage

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 31, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland reacts REUTERS/Carl Recine

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Arsenal nullified reigning champions Manchester City in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, allowing Liverpool to take top spot on a pivotal day in the Premier League's three-way title race

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, in the hunt for their first league title in 20 years, are second in the table on 65 points with nine games remaining, while City are third with 64. Liverpool, on 67 points, claimed the lead with their 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton & Hove Albion earlier on Sunday.