Man City midfielder ‘set for long absence’

September 23, 2024Ligue 1

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Manchester City kept their perfect record intact after salvaging a point against Arsenal in Sunday’s blockbuster Premier League clash at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola’s side came into the tie the heavy favourites and saw their odds shorten even further when Erling Haaland opened the scoring after just nine minutes.

However, an incredible first-half comeback saw Mikel Arteta’s Gunners complete an unlikely comeback.

Leandro Trossard red card revealed defiant Arsenal

Riccardo Calafiori, who was making his full debut, fired in a super strike before a towering header from Gabriel just 23 minutes later propelled the Gunners into a surprising lead.

Things were made harder for Arteta’s men after Leandro Trossard was shown a red card just seconds before the half-time break.

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Knowing his side was going to have to defend for their lives, Arteta sacrificed Bukayo Saka, who was named Arsenal captain for just the second time in his career, for more defensively-minded Ben White.

Rodri injury dampened Man City’s celebrations

Despite the jubilation Stones’ dramatically late equaliser brought home fans yesterday, City’s celebrations have been marred after it emerged Rodri, who was subbed off after 21 minutes, has suffered a serious injury.

The Spanish midfielder injured his knee in the first-half and, after play was stopped for several minutes, was seen hobbling down the tunnel.

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Speaking about the midfielder’s injury after the match, Guardiola, as quoted by inews, said: “He is strong,…

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Author : Andrew Walker

Publish date : 2024-09-23 16:55:55

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