Mikel Arteta’s team spent the entire second half down to ten men.
“Manchester City” and Arsenal drew in the central match of the 5th round of the English Premier League (EPL) of the 2024/25 season. The match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester ended with a score of 2:2.
The home team took the lead in the 9th minute of the match – Erling Holland hit the goal of the Gunners after a pass from Savinho.
The Londoners responded in the 22nd minute when Riccardo Calafiori sent the ball into the far corner with a superb long-range shot.
In the 45th + 1st minute, Mikel Arteta’s wards took the lead – Gabriel scored with a header after a cross from a corner by Bukayo Saka.
Before the break, “Arsenal” remained in the minority – in the 45th + 8th minute, Leandro Trossard received a second yellow card for a foul against Bernardo Silva.
Throughout the second half, Josep Guardiola’s team attacked and tried to avoid defeat. “Harmash” almost managed to keep the victory thanks to the competent defense and saves of the goalkeeper David Rai, but in the 90th + 8th minute, the “townsmen” still managed to draw – John Stones played successfully in the finish.
Arsenal’s Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko was not included in the application for this match due to a calf muscle injury.
Review of the match “Manchester City” – “Arsenal”
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After this match, “Manchester City” retained the leadership in the Premier League with 13 points – the “sky blues” are one point ahead of “Liverpool” and “Aston Villa”. In turn, “Arsenal” is on the fourth step with 11 points.
In the next round of the English championship, the “townsmen” will meet “Newcastle” away on September 28, and the “gunners” will host “Leicester” on the same day.
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