Manchester, MINA – Manchester City and Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw throughout the first half of the 2025/2026 Premier League super match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The Citizens scored the first goal in the 16th minute through Rayan Cherky (10), and two minutes later Arsenal responded immediately through Kai Havertz (29), capitalizing on a blunder by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (25).
In the 48th minute, the hosts nearly scored another goal after capitalizing on a chaotic situation in front of the Arsenal goal. However, two shots were blocked by goalkeeper David Raya (1).
Arsenal also posed a serious threat, requiring goalkeeper Donnarumma to make brilliant saves in the duel.
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Second goal
The Citizens’ relentless attacks finally paid off. A loose ball rolling in the middle of the penalty box was pounced on by Erling Haaland (9).
GOAL! Goalkeeper David Raya failed to clear the low ball.
The score was 2-1, giving Manchester City a temporary lead.
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Gabriel and Haaland’s clash
The match heated up when Gabriel and Haaland battled for the ball. Gabriel pulled Haaland’s shirt sleeve, tearing it.
In the 82nd minute, Gabriel and Haaland clashed again after a fight over the ball. A shoving match ensued. Both players were then shown yellow cards.
The home crowd was gripped by tension in injury time, as the visitors launched a barrage of attacks.
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Kai Havertz’s best chance fell to him when his powerful header went just over the crossbar in the 90+4 minute.
However, the referee ultimately blew the final whistle with the score at 2-1 in favor of Manchester City.
With three points, City closed the gap on Arsenal to just three points. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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