In a thrilling Premier League matchup, Manchester City salvaged a 2-2 draw against Arsenal thanks to John Stones’ 98th-minute equalizer. The intense game saw Arsenal play with 10 men for the entire second half after Leandro Trossard’s controversial red card. Despite being down a player, Arsenal put up a strong fight, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring a stunning left-footed goal on his league debut and Gabriel Magalhães heading in a corner kick.
City’s Erling Haaland scored his 100th goal for the team in just 105 appearances, giving them an early lead. However, Arsenal responded impressively, with Trossard’s red card sparking a furious reaction from Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. City dominated the second half, but Arsenal’s defense held strong until Stones’ late equalizer.
The game highlighted Arsenal’s poor disciplinary record under Arteta, with 17 players sent off in the Premier League since 2019. However, it also showed the team’s growing edge and fight, which could be a key factor in their title challenge.
Manchester City’s inability to break down Arsenal’s defense in the second half was reminiscent of Pep Guardiola’s past struggles against defensive-minded teams. The City manager’s failure to make key changes earlier in the game almost cost his team the match.
The draw left a sour taste for Arsenal, but they can take pride in their defensive efforts. Meanwhile, City will be relieved to have escaped with a point, but they know they have a serious title contender breathing down their neck.
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