Arsenal secured a late, dramatic win over Manchester City with a deflected goal from Gabriel Martinelli. In the 86th minute, Martinelli's shot took a heavy deflection off Nathan Ake and found the back of the net. This victory ended Arsenal's 12-game losing streak against City in the Premier League. The match had been tense and quiet until the late goal.
Despite the controversy surrounding VAR, Arsenal came out on top, moving level on points with Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League table. Gabriel Martinelli, who came on as a substitute at halftime, played a crucial role in turning the tide in Arsenal's favor
City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that his team had lost out on Declan Rice to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. He stated that City was unwilling to match Arsenal's substantial offer for the midfielder. Guardiola believed that the pressure and scrutiny on City would have been even greater had they spent as heavily as Arsenal did on Rice. Arsenal's recruitment efforts in recent years have strengthened their squad, and they now have a promising young team for the future
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Arsenal, marking a significant win for Mikel Arteta's side and putting them in a strong position in the Premier League
