10-Man Arsenal Hold Manchester City to Thrilling 2-2 Draw

In a stunning display of resilience and determination, 10-man Arsenal held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Despite being reduced to 10 players, the Gunners showed remarkable spirit to secure a valuable point against the reigning Premier League champions.

*Match Summary*

Manchester City 2 – 2 Arsenal

– Goals:

    – Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 10′

    – Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) – 22′

    – Gabriel (Arsenal) – 46′

    – John Stones (Manchester City) – 97′

*Red Card*

– Arsenal’s Trossard received a  red card in the 49th minute for a late tackle on Rodri.

*First Half*

The match began with Manchester City dominating possession, and Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 8th minute. However, Arsenal equalized through Riccardo Calafiori’s stunning debut goal in the 22nd minute.

*Second Half*

The Gunners took the lead in the 46th minute courtesy of Gabriel’s header. However, Trossard red card in the 47th minute gave Manchester City the momentum. John Stones capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring the equalizer in the 97th minute.

*Manager Reaction*

“I’m incredibly proud of the players,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “We showed great character and resilience to get a point.”

*Player Reaction*

“We knew it would be tough, but we fought until the end,” said Arsenal captain Martin Saka. “We deserved the point.”

*Implications*

This result has significant implications for the Premier League title race. Arsenal’s draw keeps them within touching distance of Manchester City, while the point gained could prove crucial in the long run.

*Match Stats*

– Possession: Manchester City 62% – 38% Arsenal

– Shots on Target: Manchester City 10 – 6 Arsenal

– Corners: Manchester City 6 – 4 Arsenal

*Next Fixtures*

Arsenal: vs. Leicester City (Home)

Newcastle : vs. Manchester City (Away)

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis.