London, Dec 01: English premier league leaders Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Fulham. Premier league leaders Arsenal were held to a 0-0 home draw by Fulham on Sunday (November 30) after an outstanding performance by visiting keeper Edwin Van Der Sar. A barrage of shots from Arsenal's much-vaunted strike force, led by Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires in both halves were all dealt with by the unflappable Dutchman.
The result left Arsenal on 34 points, two ahead of second-placed Chelsea, who were taking on third-placed champions Manchester United (31) in the late kickoff at Stamford Bridge. Fulham, who could have snatched an ill-deserved win on the break through French forward Steed Malbranque, moved up to fourth place on 22 points, ahead of Charlton Athletic on goal difference.


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