Arsenal Lead 2-1 Over Man City, Trossard Red Carded

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Arsenal temporarily led 2-1 over Manchester City (Man City) in the first half of the fifth week of the Premier League match, Sunday (22/9/2024) at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City took the lead early on thanks to a goal from Erling Haaland. However, Arsenal managed to turn things around thanks to a strike from Riccardo Calafiori and a header from Gabriel Magalhaes.

It was Haaland‘s 10th goal in five games, but Arsenal were reduced to 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off late in the first half.

A chance for Man City occurred in the seventh minute. It started from a pass from Bernardo Silva from the right side that was successfully received by Ilkay Gundogan. The German midfielder then controlled the ball and released a shot, but it went wide.

Man City scored in the ninth minute. Haaland, who was already in front, managed to receive a pass from Savinho. The Norwegian striker managed to get past Arsenal defender Gabriel Magelhaes and unleashed a left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper David Raya.

Man City actually had a chance in the 14th minute. Ilkay Gundogan took a free kick after a foul outside the penalty box. He unleashed a right-footed shot that hit the post and saved Arsenal from conceding a second goal.

The game was stopped in the 16th minute after home midfielder Rodrigo was injured. He suffered the injury after a collision with Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber.

The Spaniard had to leave the field. His position was then replaced by Mateo Kovacic.

Arsenal managed to equalize in the 22nd minute. The goal was scored by defender Calafiori. The goal scored by Arsenal’s left back started from a counterattack by Gabriel Martineli.

The Brazilian then sent a pass outside the penalty box. Calafiori then met the pass with a left-footed kick. The ball nestled in Man City’s goal and changed the score to 1-1. Ederson who was flying tried to block but failed to reach the ball.

Lendro Trossard’s attempt to block Savinho’s progress by pulling the Brazilian’s shirt earned him a yellow card in the 34th minute.

In the 37th minute, Arsenal almost scored. Taking advantage of a corner sent by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes headed the ball. However, his header went just over the goal.

In the 41st minute, Arsenal got a chance. Following a counterattack. Kai Havertz then sent a pass from the left side. The ball was then greeted by Leandro Trossard with a right-footed kick. However, his kick did not find the target.

Arsenal turned the score around to 2-1 thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes’ goal in the 45+1 minute. The Brazilian defender scored the winner against the home side with a header from a corner sent by Bukayo Saka.

In stoppage time, Arsenal striker Lendro Trossard was sent off for a second yellow card after fouling Bernardo Silva. Arsenal were reduced to 10 men at the end of the first half.

The score of 2-1 for Arsenal’s advantage lasted until referee Michael Oliver blew the long whistle to signal the end of the first half.

Manchester City vs Arsenal line-ups:

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, and Josko Gvardiol; Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, Savinho, Bernardo Silva, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
Coach: Pep Guardiola

Arsenal (4-4-2): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Lintasa, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori; Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka; Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz.