Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Premier League Title Contenders Play Out A Classic At The Etihad?

While many might have expected a heavyweight chess match on Sunday afternoon, Manchester City and Arsenal played out a pulsating 2-2 stalemate at the Etihad.

Watching the record-breaking Erling Haaland record a 10th goal of the season after calmly slotting past David Raya in the opening 10 minutes, Pep Guardiola’s men came flying out of the traps here.

However, watching midfield talisman Rodri limp off with what appears to be a worrying knee injury, Arsenal mounted a sensational first-half comeback as summer arrival Riccardo Calafiori produced a wonderful swept finish from the edge of the box.

In what was an incredibly fierce affair from the Etihad, the Gunners stunned the home support in stoppage time as Gabriel headed home from close range.

Although Arsenal might have been seconds away from entering the interval with a sensational lead, the Leandro Trossard was shown a hugely controversial second yellow card for kicking the ball away.

With Arsenal having to play the whole of the second half with 10-men, City camped out in the Gunners’ 18-yard box and bombarded with non-stop pressure.

While Sunday’s guests might have defended with a huge amount of heart, England international John Stones bagged a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as the 30-year-old bundled home.

In what was a pulsating affair from the Etihad, we have taken a look at the main talking points.

City snatch what could be a season-defining point

Left disappointed earlier in the week as they opened their Champions League adventure with a 0-0 stalemate at home against Italian heavyweights Inter Milan, Manchester City were always seeking an immediate response here.

Opening Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad as the only Premier League outfit that could boast a 100% start from their first four Premier League appearances, Guardiola’s men were desperate to lay down what could have already been a season-defining statement.

However, although the former Barcelona boss might have been…

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Author : Tom Dunstan

Publish date : 2024-09-23 09:15:46

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