Arsenal suffered a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester City, conceding a late equalizer after Leandro Trossard’s red card left them with ten men in the second half. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes put Arsenal ahead, but John Stones salvaged a point for City in stoppage time.
Arsenal faced a heart-wrenching end to their match against Manchester City, drawing 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium despite playing with 10 men for most of the second half. The Gunners took the lead after Erling Haaland's opening goal when Riccardo Calafiori equalized with a spectacular long-range effort. Gabriel Magalhaes then headed Arsenal in front just before halftime, but Leandro Trossard's dismissal for a second yellow card left the team to defend their lead.
Despite valiant efforts from the defense, including notable performances from David Raya, William Saliba, and Gabriel, it seemed they might hold on for victory. However, in the eighth minute of stoppage time, John Stones capitalized on a scramble in the box to equalize, denying Arsenal a crucial win that would have propelled them to the top of the Premier League.
Player ratings highlighted Trossard’s low score for his red card, while Calafiori and Martinelli received praise for their contributions. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed pride in his team's resilience, adjusting their tactics effectively after the sending-off. Arsenal's draw leaves them reflecting on missed opportunities and the impact of Trossard's dismissal as they continue their pursuit of the title.
