Overview

• Gabriel Martinelli equalised in stoppage time from an Eberechi Eze pass after Erling Haaland’s early opener in a 1-1 draw.
• Manchester City sat deep for long stretches and transitioned into a 5-4-1 low block to protect their lead, an uncommon setup under Guardiola.
• City’s 33.2% share of the ball was the lowest for a Guardiola side in top-flight management, according to Sky Sports’ data analysis.
• Post-match, Guardiola pointed to three games in seven days and ineffective pressing as reasons for the conservative game plan, praising his side’s resilience.
• Arsenal controlled roughly two-thirds of possession but created limited high-quality chances, drawing media criticism of Mikel Arteta’s initial selections.