Arsenal suffered a major blow to their top four hopes after Burnley went goalless at home.
The Gunners went into conflict in the Premier League with only 33 goals to their name – the fewest of the top seven.
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The lack of cutting edge ensured that they failed to find a way to overtake the stubborn Burnley backline in the first period.
Arsenal had more than 75 percent possession and 12 shots in the first half but only two were on target.
And Shaun Dyche’s men seemed comfortable defending against Mikel Arteta’s side as the crowd began to despair.
Martin Odegaard hit a free-kick into the roof of the net after the restart as the hosts attempted to step it into gear against those struggling.
And he thought the stalemate had been broken when a corner was drilled to the edge of the field and Emil Smith met Rowe, but Starr’s powerful drive was brilliantly saved by Nick Pope.
Arsenal’s poor finishing cost them again as Smith burst to the left to take out Pope before Rowe squared off for Alexandre Lacazette.
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But with an open goal to aim for, the Frenchman’s toe was stretched too far as his team failed to emerge victorious.
Sean Dyche’s Clarets remains low but is just four points away from safety.
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