Sat, Jan 30, 2021
By FRANK GRIFFITHS (Associated Press)
LONDON (AP) - Manchester United lost vital ground in the title race after drawing 0-0 against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
United had a string of clear chances throughout the match, but the visitors couldn't convert and grab the three points. Instead, the Red Devils dropped two and remained in second place with 41 points, three behind rival Manchester City at the top.
And to make matters worse, City on Saturday was able to do what United couldn't on Wednesday - beat bottom side Sheffield United.
Arsenal extended its unbeaten run to seven matches and moved up a place to eighth with 31 points.
United had the bulk of chances in the first half, with Fred's shot from the edge of the area drawing a fingertip save from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the 20th. Midfielder Bruno Fernandes also came close a few times, including a free kick just outside the area before halftime. The ball looked like it would just clear the wall and was headed toward goal, but David Luiz headed the ball backward and over the crossbar.
The visitors had other chances, but poor finishing and good defending by Arsenal stymied United. ___
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