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Goalkeepers star in scoreless draw

STOKE, England -- Three points from the Britannia Stadium as Stoke and Arsenal played out a 0-0 draw...

1. Goalkeepers star in scoreless draw

In biting, near-zero temperatures and at a ground they never enjoy visiting, Arsenal failed to find the victory they required to return to the top of the Premier League. With Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland outstanding and winning a personal duel with Olivier Giroud, a single goal always seemed the most likely route to victory -- but it never arrived.

Though that went for either side, as Stoke City, especially in the period that followed the start of the second half, were often the dominant team.