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Donnarumma mistake gifts Arsenal goal but doesn't cost Man City in Premier League title showdown
Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored as City moved within three points of Arsenal, while Donnarumma’s error briefly let the visitors level.
- Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in a critical Premier League title-race matchup, keeping City in contention despite goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's significant error.
- After Rayan Cherki's 16th-minute strike gave City the lead, Arsenal equalized when Kai Havertz pressured Donnarumma, whose failed clearance deflected off the striker into the net.
- Donnarumma partially atoned for his error, making a crucial save on Havertz 15 minutes into the second half; Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal moments later.
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports, "I liked the reaction of his mates," as teammates comforted the distraught goalkeeper after the mistake.
- Arsenal currently leads the Premier League by three points over Manchester City, though City retains a game in hand and could return to the top with a win over Burnley on Wednesday, April 22.
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Man City Vs Arsenal, Premier League: Gianluigi Donnarumma's Momentary Lapse Draws Gunners Level - Watch
Gianluigi Donnarumma's blunder arrived just 107 seconds after Rayan Cherki's moment of magic that handed Manchester City the lead. The goalie took too long to deal with a back pass and saw his attempted clearance charged down by Kai Havertz and rebound into the net in the 18th minute
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Bias Distribution
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C 31%
R 23%
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