Martinelli snatches late point for Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Man City
- On Sunday, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League match.
- Manchester City took an early lead in the ninth minute as Erling Haaland scored after a pass from Tijjani Reijnders, but Arsenal fought back for a late equaliser.
- Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time lob in the 93rd minute after running onto a speculative ball from substitute Eberechi Eze, breaking City's defence and securing a point for Arsenal.
- Manchester City had just 33 percent possession, their lowest under Pep Guardiola, but Haaland’s goal showcased his hold-up play and finishing, with Rob Green stating the goal had “Haaland written all over it.”
- The late equaliser denied City a potential victory, leaving Guardiola’s side three points behind Arsenal and raising questions about City’s current form and vulnerability despite a strong performance.
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Guardiola suffered over defensive plan as Arsenal hold Man City
LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he did not enjoy asking Manchester City to use the defensive tactics that backfired as Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal on Sunday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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It was a game of two halves -- a disappointing first half followed by a fightback by the Gunners in the second. In the first half, a few clear-cut chances, Erling Haaland had slid home the opener for Manchester City inside ten minutes - a goal that came out of nothing for the visitors.It was the first goal Arsenal had conceded from open play all season. ⚽ Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City, Premier League 2025-26: Gabriel Martinelli's Late Strike Help…
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