Riding a seven-game winning streak over all competitions, Arsenal were held to a stunning 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough at the Emirates on Saturday as Daniel Ayala and Ben Gibson shone at the heart of Boros defence.Despite Arsenal (6-2-1) controlling much of the first half, it was the visitors who thrice went close to breaking the deadlock. Alvaro Negredo raced through on goal after a defensive calamity, but Petr Cech made a smart save. Negredo then rattled the crossbar with a free kick moments later, and Cech denied Gaston Ramirez at close range on the stroke of halftime.Middlesbrough (1-4-4) continued to threaten on the break in the second half, while Arsenal struggled in the final third. A winding solo run from Boros Adama Traore 15 minutes after the restart perhaps deserved more than a corner when the final shot was tipped behind.The final half-hour was rather anticlimactic as Arsenal threw everyone forward, though rarely threatened. 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