All things considered, this was a point Arsenal were content with even though it meant the end of their four-game winning run.
After the devastating display last time out against Tottenham, this was a day to dig in.
And, for parts, cling on, showing a determination to protect their goal summed up by Gabriel taking a late effort seemingly full in the face.
The threat they carried less than a week ago was, for the most part, nowhere to be seen at the Amex.