John Stones salvages dramatic draw for Manchester City against Arsenal
A resolute Arsenal were held 2-2 by reigning champions Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the Premier League 2024-25 season. Arsenal were leading until the final moments of the match before Man City defender John Stones scored in the 98th minute to salvage a draw. Arsenal went 2-1 ahead and a man down going into half-time. Man City found a way to hold them.
10 goals for Haaland this season
Erling Haaland has now scored in each of the five Premier League matches for Man City this season. His tally includes two hat-tricks. The former Borussia Dortmund player, who won the Premier League Golden Boot award in the last two campaigns, already owns 10 goals. Haaland owns 73 goals in the Premier League in addition to 13 assists.
Haaland completes 100 goals for Man City
In 105 games for Man City in all competitions, Haaland has scored 100 goals. He hit 52 goals in his debut season in 2022-23. In the 2023-24 season, the prolific striker bagged 38 goals.
Arsenal go 2-1 ahead after Haaland's early opener
Savinho skipped inside the middle of the pitch and released Haaland, who made no mistake in sending the ball past David Raya. Haaland beat the Arsenal defense with his pace. Rodri was substituted with an injury and Arsenal leveled, taking a free-kick quickly just as Man City were making that substitution. Arsenal went ahead thereafter as Gabriel scored from a header (45+1').
Trossard gets sent off
Leandro Trossard, who was already on a booking, barged into Bernardo Silva and then kicked the ball away. Referee Michael Oliver had no choice. It was needless from the Belgian in a crucial moment of the match with teams heading into the break.
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Stats from the first half
Man City had five attempts with Arsenal managing four. Both sides managed two shots on target each. Both sides also had 0.6 expected goals. Man City owned 67% ball possession and had 89 final-3rd passes completed. City had 14 touches in the opposition box.
Arsenal almost battle through the one-way traffic in 2nd half
It was all Man City in the 2nd half who dominated possession and the chances. In this one-way traffic, Arsenal managed to dig in and keep the hosts at bay. In the 57th minute, Kyle Walker forced a save from Raya, who also denied Haaland moments later. Josko Gvardiol tested Raya next before drawing out another solid save (87'). Stones scored the winner.
Premier League: Man City's 24-game unbeaten run in 2024 stays
Man City are unbeaten in 24 Premier League matches so far in 2024 with this draw. Overall, they are also unbeaten in 28 Premier League games. Before this, they had won 13 matches in a row. Pep Guardiola's side owns 13 points from five matches (W4) and are top of the table. Arsenal are fourth with 11 points (W3 D2). Both sides remain unbeaten.
