MIKEL SCORES MORAL VICTORY

Big guns draw a blank but Arteta will be the happier

- Jeremy Cross

THIS was supposed to be a clash of the titans to provide some classic Easter Sunday afternoon viewing.

It was more like a clash of the tight uns, with both conceding creating little.

nothing, while It was the first time since October 2021 City had failed to score in a home league game - and the first time this year Arsenal had failed to win.

Despite all the huffing and puffing, there were just three shots on target. By the time the much-welcomed final whistle blew, both resembled two ageing heavyweight boxers who'd punched themselves out - without landing a single blow.

There was little doubting who the happiest manager was at the final whistle.

Mikel Ateta left Manchester with what he came for, which was a point to keep his side above City and in hot pursuit of leaders Liverpool in this most gripping of title races.