Manchester Metropolis shared the spoils in opposition to Arsenal in yesterday’s Premier League conflict on the Etihad Stadium.
Metropolis had been favourites heading into the encounter and so they made the proper begin with Erling Braut Haaland opening the scoring after simply 9 minutes on the clock. Ilkay Gundogan got here near doubling the benefit from a free-kick. The German’s effort hit the woodwork with goalkeeper David Raya visibly overwhelmed.
Riccardo Calafiori equalised out of the blue for the Gunners within the twenty second minute. The Italian unleashed a shocking curling effort from exterior the field to seek out the far submit of Ederson’s web. Gabriel Magalhaes put the Gunners forward with a headed purpose earlier than the half-time whistle, however Metropolis managed to get one thing out of the sport.
They had been handed an enormous benefit with Leandro Trossard’s pink card earlier than the interval. Metropolis struggled to interrupt by means of a sturdy Arsenal backline, however finally discovered the equaliser within the dying seconds of stoppage time by means of John Stones.
After the sport, Guardiola was offered with loads of questions on BBC Match of the Day. He was essential of the membership’s defending earlier than Gabriel’s purpose and mentioned that the Brazilian is ‘so sturdy’ in that place.
He mentioned: “I love my crew. My crew began properly after interruptions for a lot of issues and after the primary purpose the referee requested the captains to speak. We defended actually dangerous for the second and they’re unbelievable. Gabriel is so sturdy in that place.”
Metropolis are winless within the final 4 conferences in opposition to Arsenal with the Gunners approaching prime on 2 events. The London heavyweights have proven that they’re not pushovers and are ready to battle it out for the Premier League title.
Each groups can be in Carabao Cup motion in midweek. Manchester Metropolis will host Watford whereas Arsenal entertain Bolton Wanderers. Metropolis can be away to Newcastle United within the league on the weekend whereas Arsenal welcome Leicester Metropolis.
