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FT: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City - Haaland with early breakthrough; Martinelli with late leveller
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Thought Arteta got it right and wrong today. Subs were great made us control the game, but starting line up was all wrong to begin with. Should’ve started Eze and possibly Martinelli
Steve, Chichester
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about being the first coach to go five league games unbeaten v Guardiola: "I didn't know that, but I wanted to win. That doesn't make me happy, the thing I wanted today was to win the game."
On the half time changes: "It was necessary, the one with Noni because of an injury, and for Ebs too because of the way they started to play and behave and where we could find the spaces. We believed that he could be the player to make the difference for us. Again, very happy with the finishers."
On finding the right team for the right game: "At top clubs all the managers have this. Today we did not have Odegaard, Saka was just back, no Jesus, no Havvertz, so a lot of players but it was still hard. We are going to need everybody. Today again we see the players that did not start in Bilbao how well they did, Saliba and Trossard, both of them were very good. So many games, we are going to need everybody."
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I miss the days when you could go and make a cup of tea and come back to find Rodri and the centre backs still passing the ball to each other in nice little triangles.
Paul
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Micah Richards
Former Man City defender on Sky Sports
Arsenal have the quality to go for it now but I think the handbrake is on a little bit.
If they go for it then I think they will have a better chance of winning the league.
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Regardless of the result I will say the same thing. I am extremely proud of the team and the players for the way we played and dominated this game against this Man City. From my side as a coach that requires compliments from my side as a coach.
"After that, very disappointed with the result. It is true that scoring at the end gives you a bit of emotion, a bit of a taste, but then I think the first thought for me was to win the game."
"Everybody will analyse the game in a different way. I think we did a lot of very good things very, very well in order to get the game to that state. From obviously every coach has to do the best thing to win the game."
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm very proud of the team I must say. We dominated them and I'm very disappointed with the result."
On the first half: "We started really well, dominant again, playing in their half and we didn't allow them to breathe.
"But in one action, that is very chaotic, there's a duel there, we lose it and they find themselves three versus two in space and they're lethal there. They finished the action with quality.
"After that we had five shaky minutes and we had to reset mentally because it was so unfair to concede the goal with what we were doing. But after that we dominated again."
"There are always things we can do better. They way we delivered the cross to the defensive organisation afterwards, we made it a bit easy for them. But the speed, execution, quality - you have to congratulate the opponent."
On message to the team at half-time: "Let's continue what we're doing because the game is there for the taking. If we continue to do that and improve two things, especially, that we had to do a bit better to give ourselves better chances and more momentum, then we'll score the goals. And we were very close to that."
What two things? "That stays in the dressing room."
On impact of the subs: "Very pleasing. The ones that didn't play in Bilbao like Willy and Leo that they get the chance to play and deliver performances like that.
"Then Gabi [Martinelli] probably deserved to play. He didn't but instead of moaning, he comes in with an unbelievable energy to help the team get a point. Ebs the same and every player is going to do that because we know how difficult and tough it is going to be - we need everybody at their best."
How big a point could it be? "I don't know but if you cannot win, at least don't lose. We created an unbelievable moment to score a goal but the overall feeling, because I know how hard it is to do what we did against that coach and that team... I wanted more."
On City's tactics: "Every team tries to do their best to get a result. That's it."
On if he wishes picked a different starting XI: "It's fine. We changed it, we made the players and the game that we wanted when it was required. Before a different game was required."
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC MOTD: "We were strong mentally. It's difficult to play when our intentional high pressing is not working because they are good.
"Last season we lost 5-1 and today we drew. We can't say we're satisfied but we can't say it's not a fair result.
"We had chances on the transition but it's not the way we like to play. I give credit to Arsenal. The mentally and resilience from our team."
On a difficult run: "The week was tough. Manchester United, Napoli and then today. The champions of Serie A and the derby is always difficult. We just need to go step by step to try and get points."
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Micah Richards
Former Man City defender on Sky Sports
I think it was a different type of City and the stats reflect that. You expect Man City to dominate the ball but Arsenal dominated the ball and just couldn't do what they wanted in the final third.
That's not Pep's style of play. That's Mourinho or Allardyce. And it almost worked.
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias, speaking to Sky Sports: "We ended the game with a good feeling. We were close to getting three points but we have to look at the week we've had, the moment we're in and look at the improvements we've made.
"We came and fought for every ball today. We were all connected - even in a game when we had less possession than usual.
On what positives they can take from game: "The fighting spirit and belief. From that, everything else comes natural. Those little details - that are not so little - make the difference.
Different Manchester City?: "Every game is different and every team is different. We have the way we play and everyone knows it so clearly but sometimes you do it different.
"Today we answered in a positive way."
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Manchester City have won just seven points from their opening five Premier League matches (W2 D1 L2), their worst return after five league games of a campaign since 2006-07 under Stuart Pearce (4).
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Disappointed with the result, yes, but last season we equalised in the last moment at the Etihad and they equalise here. It's football. It's 97 or 98 minutes.
"We were incredibly strong. It has been a really tough week for us with tough opponents and then Thursday to Sunday and travel to London, it is demanding. And the opponent is really good, so the result is fair."
On naming an unchanged side: "Because I wake up in the morning yesterday and said these guys are gonna play. I surprise myself sometimes. I'm getting old my friend."
On if City were stronger today than v Brighton: "I want the team to do better and I am here to enjoy my team. Today I am so proud of how they played. There are games and opponents where you have to do the body language, the spirit and being all together, that is unbelievable."
On Haaland's goal: "When it is transition we like to do the transitions, we can use it. It is not the way we like to do but sometimes the opponent is good and you have to accept that."
On how he feels the team is doing five games in: "Still trying to grow. Many new players, including an important position with the keeper. Many players are injured. This is a young, young team, the youngest team we have had and will be for the future. Step by step we see what happens. It is a long journey, so we take it game by game."
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I'm going to take a positive note and say that I am impressed of how we defended a 1-0 lead for that long. We couldn't do that last season even if it was part of the plan. Arsenal have built a brilliant team. Hopefully we can continue to match them.
Harry, Manchester
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
It felt like the sort of goal that we used to always see Erling Haaland score for Borussia Dortmund.
It's devastating, his pace.
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Arsenal equalise in the 93rd minute, and rather than pick up the ball and run to the half way line to start the game quickly again, they waste a good 2 minutes celebrating with the crowd. I just don’t believe they have that real winners mentality.
Matt
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "At the very least [we deserved a point].
"I'm so proud of my players, the way we played, the way we dominated almost every aspect of the game. Very disappointed not to win the game."
On City's goal: "We had the situation, five against two, a lot of a scramble over the ball and in that moment, that split second, Halland runs on and they attacked the space in a great way - that's the quality they have.
"We are in the top end of the pitch, cross the ball and a lot of things have to happen but that's their quality."
On chances for City: "One is a corner, another is a counter attack and the other is a giveaway. That's it. To keep City to just that, chapeau to the boys."
On Arsenal's performance: "I think we played better than last year when we beat them. Much better."
On Martinelli scoring off the bench: "Very happy, that is what they're here for. Ebs [Eze] as well with the ball he plays to Gabi, the timing of the run and the quality of the finish is unbelievable."
On subs making an impact: "They are all going to play. They will all have opportunity. We're going to need them at that level. There is no question that that is something very necessary."
On being five points behind Liverpool: "We cannot control that. They win every match. It's going to be very difficult but if we play at this level, like we did against Manchester City, we will be fine."
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
The goalkeeper was brilliant a dealing with set-pieces today and he gets caught in no-man's land [for the Arsenal goal].
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This one is on Arteta, Merino is not a 10, that much was already obvious, & neither he nor Trossard are athletic or fast enough to start a game of this intensity, Trossard is a super sub when space opens up - this is not hard.
Luke, London
FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Micah Richards
Former Man City defender on Sky Sports
If you see when Eze got the ball, for some reason they decide not to drop off.
But the timing of the run, the weight of the pass and then the finish was exquisite.
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Underestimate City at your peril. They seem to have found a way to adapt.
Aravind, Liverpool fan, Derby
Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Arsenal drew with Manchester City in a hard-fought Premier League game.
It is the second match in a row that Martinelli has made an impact off the bench, having provided a goal and assist against Athletic Club in the Champions League in midweek.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his "finishers could be more important" than the starting XI after Tuesday's win in Bilbao - and that belief was again backed up at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners went behind in the ninth minute on Sunday when Erling Haaland rolled past David Raya at the end of a devastating City counter-attack.
Arsenal pushed for an equaliser for much of the second half and were rewarded with Martinelli's dinked finish in the 93rd minute.
Arteta again named a midfield three of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino and the Gunners struggled to create any chances of note before the break, much to the frustration of the home crowd.
Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, who was returning from a hamstring injury, were introduced at the start of the second half and the hosts immediately started playing with more intensity.
Zubimendi shot just over from the edge of the box and Eze forced Donnarumma into a smart save as Arsenal chased a leveller.
However, City continued to threaten on the counter-attack, with Belgium winger Jeremy Doku their main outlet.
In the latter stages, City boss Pep Guardiola responded to Arsenal's threat by switching to a back five as the visitors looked to protect their lead.
However, Martinelli latched on to Eze's injury-time through ball and lifted his finish over the onrushing Donnarumma to the jubilation of the home fans.
Arteta is now the only boss to have gone five successive games unbeaten against Guardiola in his managerial career.
Arsenal's 'dominant' performance better than last year's win against City - Arteta
The Gunners came into this game after an impressive win in Bilbao where the substitutes' bench proved the difference - and it was the 'finishers' who rescued a point on Sunday.
The £250m Arsenal spent this summer means the club have given Arteta an abundance of options when things are not going his way, but his team selection in big games is going to be key if the Gunners are to lift a trophy this season.
Having started with the same central midfield - Zubimendi, Rice and Merino - as in midweek, it was clear early on in the first half that Arsenal needed some more attacking flair on the pitch.
The same trio also began the 1-0 loss to Liverpool and led to criticism of Arteta's conservative approach when playing against some of their rivals.
The home supporters in the stadium became increasingly frustrated with their side's lack of creativity, despite the efforts of Noni Madueke who was the most threatening player in the opening 45 minutes.
Arteta brought on Eze and Saka at the break and the impact was immediate as Arsenal upped the ante and managed to pen City in for large spells.
This has been an excellent week for Martinelli who has scored two important goals in two games after a difficult time in his career.
However, the questions will continue to come for Arteta about why his side cannot start matches in the same manner they have finished the last two.
Pep on Arsenal draw - 'Cannot say that result is unfair'
In Haaland, City have a world-class striker who is in incredible form - and it looked like his effort was going to settle the game before Martinelli's late intervention.
The 25-year-old leads the league's scoring charts with six goals in five matches, having also netted in the Champions League on Thursday and notched a further six for Norway during the recent internationals.
City's opening goal on the counter-attack displayed a ruthlessness that will be required by Guardiola's side this season, but dropping two points leaves them eight behind leaders Liverpool already.
The champions sit top and have won all five of their games so far, so it was imperative City - who have already lost twice - did not drop any points and lose further ground early on in the campaign, but they could not finish the job at Emirates Stadium.
Haaland started and finished the move for their goal - winning the ball in his own half before exchanging passes with the galloping Tijjani Reijnders and finishing low past the reach of Raya.
City pressed Arsenal high up the pitch in the first half and forced mistakes, with Reijnders almost doubling the advantage but seeing a low drive batted away by Raya.
Guardiola was happy to sit back and try to see out the match in the second half, switching to a 5-5-0 formation by bringing on an extra defender in Nathan Ake and replacing Haaland with holding midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
However, with time running out, substitute Martinelli's delightful finish salvaged a draw which will leave neither City nor the Gunners satisfied, as an ominous-looking Liverpool side are five points clear after as many games.
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 15 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
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| 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
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| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
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| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
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| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
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| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
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| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 |
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| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 7 |
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| 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
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| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 5 |
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| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 5 |
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| 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 |
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| 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
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| 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
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| 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 3 |
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| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 |
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Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
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Arsenal have won two of their last four league meetings with Manchester City (D2), as many as their previous 22 beforehand (D5 L15). The Gunners could win back-to-back league games against the Citizens for the first time since December 2015.
Manchester City have lost both of their last two Premier League visits to Arsenal, as many as their previous 14 beforehand (W7 D5 L2). It’s their longest losing run away to the Gunners since April 2009 (4 in a row).
Arsenal have won their last three Premier League home games by an aggregate score of 9-0. They last won four in a row without conceding in December 2021, while they last won their first three at home in a season without conceding in 1960-61.
Manchester City have lost five of their last seven Premier League games immediately following a European game in midweek (W2), including a 5-1 loss at Arsenal in February. Their previous five such defeats came over a period of 46 games in five years (W27 D14).
Only Bournemouth (9) have had more direct attacks than Arsenal in the Premier League this season (8, an average of 2 per game). Last season, the Gunners ranked 11th for direct attacks (1.7 per game).
With Man City winless in four Premier League games against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola could go five games without a top-flight league win against an opponent for the very first time. Mikel Arteta could also become the first manager ever to go five league games unbeaten against Guardiola.
Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored four goals in six Premier League appearances against Arsenal, while he has 19 goals in 20 league games in London. Among players to play 1,000+ minutes in away Premier League games in the capital, Haaland has the best minutes per goal ratio (one every 93 mins).
Viktor Gyökeres has scored in both of his two Premier League home games for Arsenal (3 goals in total). The only player to score in each of his first three for the club in the competition was Alexandre Lacazette in 2017.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has applied more pressures in the final third than any other player in the Premier League this season (166). Meanwhile, Man City’s #9 Erling Haaland has applied more pressures in the opponent’s penalty area than anyone else (65).
Gianluigi Donnarumma made two saves and kept a clean sheet on his Premier League debut in Man City’s 3-0 win against Man Utd last weekend. The only keepers to record a clean sheet in their first two starts for the Citizens are Kasper Schmeichel (August 2007) and Stefan Ortega (May 2023).
