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Abou Diaby saw an early header deflected onto the crossbar, and Emmanuel Adebayor missed two chances in the second half, while the introduction of leading scorer Robin van Persie from the bench could not conjure up a winner.

The home side almost snatched an early lead when Diaby's header deflected off defender James Collins and on to the crossbar.

Nicklas Bendtner headed wide in the 21st minute from Samir Nasri's cross.

The home side again came close after Hammers skipper Lucas Neill pushed over Carlos Vela on the left. The free-kick to the back post was knocked down by Bendtner but Robert Green punched out. Kolo Toure hooked the ball goalwards but Collins headed clear.

A quick counter attack then released Bacary Sagna on the overlap down the right. His cross was met by Emmanuel Adebayor, who slid in ahead of his marker, but could only guide the ball wide.

With 22 minutes left, Wenger turned to van Persie - who has had a hand in every Arsenal goal this month - as the Dutchman replaced Bendtner.

It was then West Ham's turn to make an attacking change when record signing Savio Nsereko went on for Mark Noble.

Diaby was carried off following an awkward fall in a challenge with Savio.