Arsenal missed the chance to take another step towards securing a Champions League place after fellow European hopefuls Everton held firm in a lively 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Tuesday.
The Londoners, who had won four in a row to move up to third and are chasing qualification for the continent's elite competition for a 16th straight season, had the better openings with French striker Olivier Giroud guilty of two bad misses.
Arsenal have 60 points from 33 games followed by Chelsea on 58 from 31, Tottenham Hotspur on 58 from 32 and Everton with 56 from 33.
"It was two points that got away. It was a big battle and we had the better chances and better play. We were unlucky not to score," Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports.
"There is a lot to play for, if Everton won they were right in the mix. The pressure is on every team, Chelsea and Spurs have got tough games coming up.
"David Moyes is doing an unbelievable job at Everton. He has a chance of Europe and he deserves a lot of credit."
Everton manager Moyes added: "The games are running out now so it's harder and harder for us to get into the top four. Probably we will get talked about at the end of conversations about the Champions League as we are rank outsiders. But there's no shame in getting a draw here."
Leaders Manchester United, with a 15-point advantage over Manchester City, can move closer to regaining the title when they play at West Ham United on Wednesday when City host fellow FA Cup finalists Wigan Athletic while Chelsea visit Fulham.
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Arsenal held goalless at home to Everton
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