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Stones' Late Equalizer Saves Manchester City in 2-2 Draw Against 10-Man Arsenal

Posted : 23 September 2024

John Stones scored a dramatic 98th-minute equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against Arsenal in a tense Premier League clash on Sunday. The match, which was marked by frequent fouls and confrontations, saw Arsenal play the entire second half with 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off. Despite being down a player, Arsenal was on the brink of handing City their first home defeat since November 2022, only to see their efforts undone by Stones' late strike.

 

Erling Haaland had initially given Manchester City a dream start, scoring his 100th goal for the club within nine minutes, as he coolly slotted a through ball from Savinho past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Arsenal, however, fought back with Riccardo Calafiori's superb curling effort and Gabriel Magalhaes' powerful header from a set-piece, turning the game in their favor. Despite this comeback, Arsenal's momentum was halted when Trossard was shown a second yellow card just before halftime.

 

Even with a man down, Arsenal’s defense, bolstered by Mikel Arteta’s decision to introduce Ben White, managed to hold off wave after wave of City attacks. Raya made several crucial saves, including a powerful header from Haaland and shots from City’s center-backs, Josko Gvardiol and others. However, City’s relentless pressure eventually paid off when Stones pounced on a loose ball from a Jack Grealish cross to score the equalizer in the dying seconds.

 

This result saw Manchester City reclaim the top spot in the Premier League, sitting two points clear of Arsenal, who now find themselves in fourth place. The intensity of the match, marked by early fouls such as Kai Havertz's challenge on Rodri and the later sending-off of Trossard, underscores the fierce competition between these two title contenders. Both teams, having faced challenging European fixtures midweek, displayed grit and resilience, setting the stage for a thrilling title race ahead.

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