John Stones goal in 98th minute keeps hosts top of table

John Stones equalised in the 98th minute to return Manchester City to the top of the Premier League and deny 10-man Arsenal the summit and their first win at Etihad Stadium in almost 10 years.

Centre-back Stones scrambled the reigning champions level after Mateo Kovacic’s shot was blocked to dash the Gunners’ hopes of a win many would have considered a statement result, having absorbed 24 attempts without reply during the second half following Leandro Trossard’s dismissal for kicking the ball away during first-half added time.

Gabriel had headed the Gunners in front from a Bukayo Saka corner for the second time in seven days in the sequence before Trossard was sent off for delaying the restart.

The visitors, who equalised when Riccardo Calafiori curled in from outside the box after 22 minutes in reply to Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute finish, looked to have held off the Premier League top scorer and his notoriously potent team-mates before City came back through Stones at the last.

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“CITY ARE OUT OF JAIL!” 🤯

John Stones gets Manchester City’s equaliser with mere seconds left to play! 💥 pic.twitter.com/owIr7jjkJn

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 22, 2024

“Saka takes… GABRIEL’S IN THERE!” 🔗

Arsenal lead at the Etihad! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/MdliWu94MY

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 22, 2024

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Author : Ben Miller

Publish date : 2024-09-22 17:44:37

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