Arsenal misses chance to pressure Liverpool's leading position in Premier League

LONDON, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday.

Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino's neat flick, Arsenal failed to turn possession into clear chances and paid the price when Joao Pedro netted a 61st-minute penalty aft