Gunners struggle again

Eight different clubs have won more points away from home in the Premier League than Arsenal (nine) this season – Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Burnley, Watford, Leicester City and Tottenham. pitch but referee Jonathan Moss awarded a goal-kick amid angry appeals from Lanzini.

The home side were also first to create at the start of the second half, with Mark Noble chesting the ball into the path of Arnautovic, only for him to slice his attempted shot over.

The pattern of Arsenal dominance in possession while trying to pass through blind alleys down the middle continued and, after another move broke down, the closest they came was a long-range shot by Xhaka that Adrian saved. Ainsley Maitland-niles had performed well in an unfamiliar left-back role and was effective in cutting back to deliver some extra width and threatening crosses.

Giroud did get between Winston Reid and Angelo Ogbonna to meet one, but his header drifted narrowly wide. From another, Giroud headed into the path of Wilshere, who shot wide. Ozil also suddenly had a clear sight of goal, but he wastefully dragged his shot across both Adrian and the entire goal.

Arsenal were then rescued by the narrowest of margins in the final seconds when Noble released substitute Hernandez and his shot was tipped by Cech on to the bar.