Arsenal's draw at Liverpool proves that Mikel Arteta's men won't fade in Premier League title race

The Gunners earned a fantastic road result to continue their push for the title

The 2023-24 Premier League season could become the one in which Arsenal win their first league title in 20 years. A 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield is just the kind of result that can help them reach their goal. While the Gunners weren't at their best during an away trip to one of the toughest environments in the Premier League, the fact that they were able to escape while still sitting atop the Premier League on Christmas for the second consecutive season shows their staying power.

On another day, Gabriel Martinelli's chance in front of an open net may go in, but Trent Alexander-Arnold's shot to cap off a four-on-one attack may end up beating David Raya in net instead of clanging off the crossbar. It's a game that can be decided by mere centimeters, but even the fate of these two chances shows that there was nothing to separate the sides. But for Arsenal, as the current league leaders, that's okay. A point is always better than no points, especially when it can maintain a slim one-point lead atop the Premier League.

Last season, the Gunners made it through the first week of January before seeing their title chances unravel amid a three-match winless streak that saw momentum shift to the eventual champions, Manchester City. But in keeping matches like this one under control from the first to the last minute, it shows growth in the Gunners that can help them avoid the fate that befell them last season.