2024-09-22 18:04:52
Manchester City averted defeat at the last second in the top match of the English Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday. Defender John Stones scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to make it 2-2 after the “Gunners” had passionately defended their lead in the second half until shortly before the end despite being outnumbered. The unbeaten “Skyblues” remain at the top of the table, with Arsenal two points behind in fourth place.
The duel between the two dominant teams of the past few years opened with the tenth goal of the season by goal-guarantor Erling Haaland. The Norwegian escaped the Arsenal defense and coolly shot into the near corner (9th). For the attacker, it was the 100th goal in 105 competitive games for ManCity. No footballer has ever broken the 100 mark for a club faster; Cristiano Ronaldo needed the same number of games for Real Madrid.
But things didn’t continue in this vein. First, midfield director Rodri injured his knee and had to leave the field. Then Riccardo Calafiori turned the game in the Gunners’ favor with a spectacular long-range shot (22′) and Gabriel with a header (45’+1). But Arsenal weakened themselves before the break. Winger Leandro Trossard was sent off with a second yellow card.
In the second half, Manchester City played one-way football despite being in the majority, but rarely managed to be decisive. Haaland failed twice with a header (48th, 59th), and Josko Gvardiol’s powerful volley was saved by the strong Arsenal keeper David Raya (87th). The equaliser was only achieved with the very last move. After a corner, Stones poked the ball over the line.
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