Updated On: 16 December, 2024 06:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Legendary Gunner Sol Campbell tells mid-day what Londoners must do to avoid dropping points towards business end of English Premier League; Mikel’s men held 0-0 by 15th-placed Everton

Everton’s James Tarkowski (second from left) defends a shot from Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli during their English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday
In the recent past, Arsenal have come very close to winning the English Premier League title. However, somehow, towards the business end of the competition, they tend to lose crucial points against lower-ranked teams and the trophy eventually slips out of their hands.
On Saturday, the Gunners, currently sitting third in the EPL points table, played out one such frustrating draw (0-0) against 15th-placed Everton. Arsenal enjoyed 76 per cent possession against Everton and had as many as 13 shots on goal. League leaders Liverpool were also held (2-2) by Fulham, meaning this draw will hurt Arsenal more as they could have reduced the current six-point gap between them and the leaders. Arsenal legend Sol Campbell puts it down to a crucial on-field position that’s missing for the Gunners, who finished second in the last two EPL seasons.