Liverpool did a number on Arsenal but missed the injured Hugo Ekitike in attack in a 0-0 draw on Thursday. Arne Slot's side comfortably contained the Premier League leaders with an organised and disciplined performance but never looked like breaking the deadlock themselves, and while the Reds have long been out of the title race, this display will have encouraged many on Merseyside.The last time Liverpool visited this stadium, they were the Premier League's top dogs and came away with a battling point in a thrilling 2-2 draw last season. This time, however, it initially looked like the tables had turned. Arsenal had the Reds pinned in their own half for the first 20 minutes as they attempted to make a fast start. However, the away side came the closest to an opener when Conor Bradley's strike hit the crossbar from long range after a mix-up between David Raya and William Saliba.Florian Wirtz thought he had a firm penalty shout when he was knocked over by Leandro Trossard but referee Anthony Taylor waved away the visitors' appeals. Slot's side continued to grow into the game but really missed having a clear focal point up top. Dominik Szoboszlai tried his luck with a 35-yard free-kick that hit the roof of the net in a game that lacked many clear cut chances. The away side fully deserved their point as the home fans went home frustrated. The result means Liverpool stay fourth, with Arsenal 14 points ahead in fourth. GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Emirates Stadium...Alisson (7/10):Thanks to Liverpool's solid defensive performance, the Brazilian only had a few relatively comfortable saves to make. Conor Bradley (7/10):Was so unlucky not to score an audacious goal from nearly 30 yards out and showed a lot of attacking intent. Sometimes, though, Leandro Trossard left him trailing in his wake. Stretchered off with a worrying injury late on.Ibrahima Konate (7/10):In what has been a mistake-ridden campaign for the big French defender, this was an encouraging return to form, if you're a Liverpool fan. Virgil van Dijk (7/10):The captain has had a difficult season but he and his team-mates kept Viktor Gyokeres quiet, and the home crowd along with it. Milos Kerkez (7/10):Was beaten a couple of times by Bukayo Saka but this was a more mature and measured performance from the former Bournemouth star. In fact, he may have come out on top in the second half against the England winger.Ryan Gravenberch (7/10):The Netherlands international looked a bit more like the swashbuckling player from last season, and stood up well to the test of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.Alexis Mac Allister (7/10):The Argentine midfielder played a big role in Liverpool getting parity and then, at times, superiority in the centre of the park.Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10):The Hungarian has, arguably, been Liverpool's player of the season, alongside the injured Hugo Ekitike and he impressed again tonight. Had a couple of shots but never looked like scoring.Jeremie Frimpong (7/10):At times a bit haphazard, his pace and energy gave Arsenal one or two things to think about with his surging runs. But his decision-making in the final third was subpar.Cody Gakpo (5/10):More often than not, the Dutchman ended up moving to Liverpool's left flank and while the winger worked hard he was pretty ineffective.Florian Wirtz (6/10):Sometimes played the most advanced and central of Liverpool's attackers, the £116 million recruit showed flashes of why Liverpool paid so much for him. But still not much to shout about.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingJoe Gomez (X/10):Came on at the death for the injured Bradley.Player (X/10):commentArne Slot (8/10):While many Liverpool fans are increasingly having doubts about whether he is the right man to take them forward, the Dutchman got his tactics spot on as they frustrated Arsenal and with some extra firepower, they could have won this contest.