Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli scored a 93rd-minute equalizer to deny Manchester City a win in their Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Erling Haaland had given City an early lead with a clinical finish in the ninth minute, but Martinelli’s sublime lob over Gianluigi Donnarumma in stoppage time earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw.
Manchester City took the lead through Erling Haaland’s precise finish after a swift counter-attack.
Arsenal dominated possession, enjoying 67.2 per cent of the ball, but struggled to create clear-cut chances against City’s compact defense.
Pep Guardiola switched to a defensive setup in the second half, introducing Nathan Ake for Phil Foden and adopting a 5-5-0 formation.
Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score the equalizer, showcasing his ability to influence big games.
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Arsenal controlled the game and expressed disappointment at not securing a win.
Mikel Arteta praised his team’s performance, highlighting their resilience and determination.
Liverpool maintained its perfect start with five wins from five matches, leading Arsenal by five points.
Arsenal moves up to second place, while Manchester City slips to ninth with just two wins from their first five league matches.
