EPL: Liverpool, Palace play goalless; Arsenal pip Leicester as Man City win

Liverpool played a goalless draw with Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday night.

The Reds, who fell to a 5-2 thrashing by Real Madrid in midweek, suffered yet another blow in their pursuit of a Champions League place.

The Jurgen Klopp side are six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham after failing to break down a Palace side who remain without a win in 2023.

Earlier in the day, Arsenal pipped Leicester City 1-0 to keep their position at the top of the league.

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Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was enough to earn all three points for the Gunners. The effort happened in the first minute of the second half through a deft pass from Leandro Trossard.

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was in action for the Foxes and had a goal flagged for offside.

Manchester City also sealed a 4-1 victory over hosts Bournemouth to keep the pace behind leaders Arsenal as they trail by two points.

At Goodison Park, Everton were beaten 2-0 by visiting Aston Villa, with Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi in action.

In other Premier League games, Leeds United pipped Southampton 1-0 while West Ham thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0.

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