Man City vs Arsenal was an epic showdown for football fans. In the very first minute, Rodri getting down on the ground set the tone for the match. Ultimately he was substituted and match turned around. Califori stunning the Etihad with Equalizer. A lot of drama in the game and after the final whistle.
Man City 2-2 Arsenal, Full Time.
Post Match Analysis:
For Man City, they didn´t expect Arsenal to have perfect plan against them. What they were expecting was Arsenal would park the bus and would go for draw. Rodri getting injured was a turning point of the match. Despite having lead (with amazing goal by Haaland), they couldn´t capitalize it. They conceded two goals in the first half. Trossard getting yellow card, put City to advantage in 2nd half. But Arsenal literally parked the bus playing 6 players in front of goal as defenders and 3 players in front of them to stop Man City in 2nd half.
Man City had to wait till very last mint of the game to get that equalizer. A lot of drama unfolded between Arsenal and Man City players especially Haaland and Gabriel Jesus after final whistle.
For Arsenal, it was very clear for them to kill Rodri and kill game. As soon as match started, Rodri got injured. Initially it didn´t look serious but Rodri had to be substituted in 22nd mint.
That killed the game.
It didn´t take long for Arsenal to take advantage and score two important goals against City.
Before first half ended, Trossard was shown red card. A tough controversial call by referee.
For Arsenal, things were now clear, they would park the bus with 10 men and wait patiently till the very end of the game.
Key Events:
- Man City vs Arsenal, Etihad, live
- 1 mint, Just kick off, Rodri fell on the ground. took a minute to recover. doesn´t look serious.
- 8 mint, Haaland scored, What a fearless striker!
- 19th mint, Rodri out because of injury. Kovacic in.
- 22th mint, What a beauty from Calafiori! Goal for Arsenal, 1-1.
- 46th, Gabriel scored a header on a corner. Arsenal lead 2-1.
- 6 mints of injury time
- 52nd mint, Trossard shown red card for a elbow foul against Bernardo silva.
- Man City 1-2 Arsenal, Half Time.
- Man City 1-2 Arsenal, second half started with Arsenal down to 10 men.
- 58th mint, Arsenal literally parked the bus and defending. Man City with more than 90 percent possession.
- 69th mint, Doku out, Foden in for Man City
- 78th mint, Grealish, Stones in, And Savinho, Walker out for Man City
- 87th mint, Gabriel Jesus in, And Martinelli out. for Arsenal.
- 91st mint, Timber out, Lewis Skelly in for Arsenal.
- 7 mints of added time.
- 96th mint, Gabriel Jesus was shown yellow card.
- 98th mint, Stone scored a goal for Man City. Score levelled.
Man City 1-2 Arsenal, 1st half Analysis
It was a breathtaking first half. Every one was expecting a draw or a boring game. But game was crazy from very 1st mint.
Rodri got injured which was a turning point of the game. Haaland, what a striker! Scored a fearless goal for Man City. 100th goal for City in 105 matches.
Califiori scored a cracking goal which stunned the Etihad to equal the scores. Man City had to regroup and deal with it. Before they deal with the situation, Gabriel scored amazing header to give lead to Arsenal in 46th mint.
Before 1st half ends, Trossard got a red card for foul against Bernardo Silva. The red card decision was in favor of City, but it wasn’t a good call.
Arsenal will play with 10 players in 2nd half. There was a lot of drama from both managers as match proceed to first half.
Arsenal Squad:
Man City Squad:
Match Information:
- 🕟 Kick Off: 16:30 BST
- 📍 Location: Etihad Arena, Manchester
- 🙎🏻 Referee: Michael Oliver
Man City vs Arsenal, Pre-match Analysis:
Man City fans think that Arsenal will park the bus and City have to find a way to win. Also, Crush gunner´s spirit. Arsenal is still a high emotion team so Man City wants to drain them of their joy early.
As a fan, if both team play safe, Man City vs Arsenal will be a 0-0 again. and will be a boring game overall. Pep has been rotating so much so it is difficult on what he thinks is their best XI to face Arsenal.
Man City News:
- Kevin de Bruyne is a doubt with a groin injury. He is not part of team today.
- Nathan Aki is with a hamstring injury. And absent.
- Oscar Bobb is out with a broken leg.
Arsenal are unbeaten against City in 3 games – Arsenal beat City at the Emirates last season after a late winner from Martinelli and then held City to a draw at the Etihad. Prior to that, Arsenal beat City on penalties at Wembley to win the Community Shield in 2023.
Arsenal last beat City away in 2015 in a game that ended 0-2. The goals came from Cazorla (p) and Giroud.
Arsenal News:
- Martin Odegaard is reported to be unavailable for up to eight weeks.
- Mikel Merino is absent with a shoulder injury.
- Takehiro Tomiyasu is recovering from a knee injury sustained in the summer.
- Kieran Tierney is absent with a thigh injury.
Other famous rivalries:
If we talk about other rivalries, what Liverpool and City have is not a rivalry. It’s just a good competition.
In past, Arsenal and United hated each other. The fans hated each other. The managers hated each other. And most importantly, the players hated each other.
From 98 to 2004 Arsenal won three titles, Man United won four. It was blood, thunder, quality.