Pure drama in top match
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Manchester City salvaged a draw in the very last second of the game. Despite being outnumbered in the second half, it took until the 98th minute for the home side to draw 2-2 against Arsenal FC.
Manchester City averted defeat at the very last second in the top match of the English Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday. Defender John Stones scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to make the final score 2-2, after the Gunners had passionately defended their lead in the second half until shortly before the end despite being outnumbered. The unbeaten Sky Blues remain top of the table, with Arsenal two points behind in fourth.
The hundred is full
The clash between the two dominant teams of recent years opened with Erling Haaland's tenth goal of the season. The Norwegian escaped from the Arsenal defense and finished coolly into the near corner (9'). It was the attacker's 100th goal in his 105th competitive match for Man City. No footballer has cracked the 100 mark faster at a club, Cristiano Ronaldo needed the same number of games at Real Madrid.
Yellow-red for Trossard
However, things did not continue in the same vein. First, midfielder Rodri injured his knee and had to leave the field. Riccardo Calafiori then turned the game in the Gunners' favor with a spectacular long-range shot (22') and Gabriel with a header (45.+1). However, Arsenal weakened themselves before the break. Winger Leandro Trossard was sent off with a yellow-red card.
In the second half, Manchester City played one-way soccer when outnumbered, but rarely managed to become compelling. Haaland failed twice with headers (48', 59'), Josko Gvardiol with a powerful volley past the strong Arsenal keeper David Raya (87'). The equalizer only came with the very last action. After a corner, Stones poked the ball over the line.
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