MANCHESTER, England - Arsenal nullified reigning champions Manchester City in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium on March 31, 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 March 31.