Man City Return to Top of the Table After Drawing with Arsenal

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Manchester City drew 2-2 against Arsenal in the fifth week of the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Sunday (22/9/2023). This draw makes Man City return to the top of the Premier League standings.

This home result means that Man City is perched in first place in the Premier League standings, replacing Liverpool who had been leading after winning 3-0 over Bournemouth, Saturday (21/9/2024).

Man City are now sitting at the top with 13 points. They are one point ahead of Liverpool in second place. Meanwhile, Arsenal are in fourth place with 11 points.

Erling Haaland managed to put Man City ahead first. Arsenal turned the score around thanks to goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes. The goal that brought Man City to a draw was scored by John Stones at the end of the match.

Arsenal were reduced to 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off at the end of the first half.

In another match on Sunday (22/9/2024), Brighton and Hove Albion drew 2-2 against their guests Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest took the lead thanks to a penalty kick executed by Christopher Wood in the 13th minute.

Brighton turned the game around thanks to goals from J Hinshelwood in the 42nd minute and Danny Welbeck (45). The goal that made the match end in a draw was scored by Ramon Sosa in the 80th minute.

Brighton are now in seventh place with nine points. While Nottingham are in eighth place also with nine points.

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.

Entering the second half, Arsenal withdrew striker Bukayo Saka and replaced him with defender Ben White.

Haaland almost brought the hosts level in the 58th minute. Receiving a pass from the right side, he then headed the ball. However, the ball was then saved by goalkeeper David Raya so that his goal did not concede.

In the 61st minute, Man City almost equalized. Following a scramble in front of Arsenal’s goal, Josko Gvardiol then unleashed a left-footed shot from inside the penalty box. Goalkeeper David Raya was once again his team’s hero by blocking the shot.

In the 65th minute, the match had to be stopped because Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya had to receive treatment. However, he was still able to continue the game.

Man City made a substitution in the 70th minute by withdrawing Jeremy Doku and replacing him with Phil Foden. In the 74th minute, it was Arsenal’s turn to make a substitution. Their first goal scorer Calafiore had to leave the field due to injury and was replaced by Jakub Kiwior.

Meanwhile, in the Man City camp, Guardiola decided to replace Savinho with Jack Grealish and withdrew Kyle Walker and brought on John Stones in the 78th minute.

Man City continued to attack to equalize. Relying on ball possession, Pep Guardiola’s team tried to break down Arsenal’s defense until the end of the match. It was recorded that they controlled the ball up to 75%. While Arsenal only had 25%.

The brilliant performance of Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya also determined the outcome of this match. The Spanish goalkeeper made seven saves in this away match. Arsenal implemented a parking bus strategy in this second half.

Man City also had eight shots on target and continued to besiege Arsenal’s goal in search of a goal to level the score. Man City finally equalized to 2-2 through John Stones’ goal following a melee in front of Arsenal’s goal in the 90+8 minute.

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.
Coach: Mikel Arteta