A piece of history took place during Sunday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal. It was a highly entertaining encounter at the Etihad Stadium, as the Gunners fought back from 1-0 down to lead 2-1 against Pep Guardiola’s champions for most of the game, despite Mikel Arteta’s side having just ten men for …
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Pep Guardiola singles out Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes
Speaking at his press conference after the game, Guardiola praised both Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel, Arsenal’s two goal-scorers from the back. The Man City manager said that Arsenal deserved credit for how they defended with 10-men, a team who want to ‘steal’ his Premier League crown. Guardiola said: “Many things happened in the second three or four. We had …
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They could be champions this year!”- Ex-Super Eagles star lauds Arsenal after defensive display against Man City
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has praised Arsenal after their enthralling 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. Two of the major Premier League contenders－ Manchester City and Arsenal－ faced off at the Etihad Stadium in what was expected to be a tough fixture. Recall that last season, the Gunners pushed City for the …
Kai Havertz and Rodri incident explained amid Man City vs Arsenal VAR red card decision
Kai Havertz was not shown a straight red card in the opening seconds of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City as VAR judged the incident to be ‘body to body’ contact, ‘both each running into the other’. Despite its placement on the top-flight calendar, Man City v Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium – a clash between …
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms Ben White injury truth after Man City thriller
Arsenal defender Ben White played with an injury against Manchester City, Mikel Arteta confirmed after the game. White dropped to the bench for the trip to the Etihad Stadium with Riccardo Calafiori replacing him. The Italian scored his first goal for the club with a spectacular finish into the top corner. However, with the Gunners 2-1 up, …
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Every word Mikel Arteta said on Trossard red card, referees, White, Calafiori and Arsenal mood
We had a very difficult start. We struggled to control certain spaces we didn’t have enough ability to get out of the first 25, 30 meters of the pitch which meant that we never controlled the game. After that we understood what we had to do better and we came back in the game and …
Riccardo Calafiori aims dig at referee after Leandro Trossard’s controversial red card against Manchester City
Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori appeared to suggest that referee Michael Oliver’s decision to send off Leandro Trossard was unnecessary during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Trossard, who had already been booked, was shown a second yellow card just before halftime. According to the Premier League’s match centre, the booking was not for a foul …
Mikel Arteta delighted as Arsenal draw away to Manchester City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shared his delight and pride following the Gunners’ 2-2 draw away to Manchester City, despite conceding a devastating late equaliser. Arsenal found themselves a goal down inside the first 10 minutes after an Erling Haaland goal but a wonder-goal from Riccardo Calafiori midway through the half got the Gunners on …
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Arsenal next five fixtures compared with Man City and Liverpool after Premier League drama
When is something entirely the same but so, so different? Because Arsenal’s second-half task against Manchester City was equal to their defensive rebellion when the two teams met for a title showdown in March but with much more on the line and much more to lose. This time, hanging on to three points rather than just one …
Gutting Arsenal point at Man City should not feel like defeat after Mikel Arteta masterclass
If offered a draw before kick-off, most Arsenal fans would have taken it; at half-time there is not a chance any would even consider it. Agonisingly close to an amazing result but with 10 men, how they defended it was heroic. Writing lines for full-time is an art which can be both painful, exciting and …