NEW DELHI: John Stones scored a late equalizer in injury time, allowing Manchester City to secure a 2-2 draw against 10-man Arsenal.
The result keeps City at the top of the Premier League table after an intense match against their title rivals.
After five matches, Pep Guardiola‘s team now has 13 points, while Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal sits in fourth place with 11 points.
City took an early lead in the ninth minute, with Erling Haaland converting a well-placed through ball from Savinho.Haaland sprinted onto the pass and finished clinically past David Raya.
Arsenal equalized in the 22nd minute through Ricardo Calafiori. His powerful strike from about 20 meters caught City off guard following a quickly taken free-kick. This left Guardiola visibly frustrated, as he karate kicked his chair in reaction.
In first-half injury time, Gabriel headed home a Bukayo Saka corner to give Arsenal the lead. He made an impressive leap to meet the corner.
Arsenal’s hopes took a hit when Leandro Trossard received a second yellow card just before halftime, reducing the team to 10 men. He was penalized for kicking the ball away and delaying the restart.
Despite being down a player, Arsenal seemed set for victory at the Etihad Stadium, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2015, until Stones scored from close range in the 98th minute.
The result keeps City at the top of the Premier League table after an intense match against their title rivals.
After five matches, Pep Guardiola‘s team now has 13 points, while Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal sits in fourth place with 11 points.
City took an early lead in the ninth minute, with Erling Haaland converting a well-placed through ball from Savinho.Haaland sprinted onto the pass and finished clinically past David Raya.
Arsenal equalized in the 22nd minute through Ricardo Calafiori. His powerful strike from about 20 meters caught City off guard following a quickly taken free-kick. This left Guardiola visibly frustrated, as he karate kicked his chair in reaction.
In first-half injury time, Gabriel headed home a Bukayo Saka corner to give Arsenal the lead. He made an impressive leap to meet the corner.
Arsenal’s hopes took a hit when Leandro Trossard received a second yellow card just before halftime, reducing the team to 10 men. He was penalized for kicking the ball away and delaying the restart.
Despite being down a player, Arsenal seemed set for victory at the Etihad Stadium, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2015, until Stones scored from close range in the 98th minute.