Manchester, MINA – The Premier League super match between Manchester City and Arsenal was held at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Manchester City and Arsenal are two teams currently competing closely at the top of the standings, making this match very crucial. Arsenal leads the standings with 70 points, while Manchester City is in second place with 64 points.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola used a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta relied on a 4-3-3 formation.
In the first four minutes, the Citizens made two dangerous threats to the Gunners’ goal, but the ball was still secured.
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The Gunners responded with a counterattack.
It took 16 minutes for the home team to take the lead.
Rayan Cherky (10), who brought the ball into the penalty box, danced calmly between Arsenal players, resulting in an unstoppable shot into the net.
GOAL! 1-0.
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However, a minute later, a fatal blunder by Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (25) resulted in a goal for Arsenal.
Donnarumma, who was holding the ball on the right side of his goal, was too late in his shot, and his shot was blocked by Kai Havertz (29). The ball bounced into the net.
GOAL! Goalkeeper Donnarumma was in shock.
The score was tied at 1-1 in the 18th minute.
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This score then remained until the break. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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